Principal
Functions
All the powers of an Overview and Scrutiny
Committee as set out in section 21 of the Local Government Act 2000
and Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, and
in particular:
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The coordination, and development of the Council’s Policy and
Scrutiny function and the monitoring of its performance.
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To develop policy and make recommendations to the Cabinet.
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Monitor the administration and spending of Council services.
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To review the impact of decisions and policies implemented by the
Council.
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Scrutinising the relevant Cabinet Member(s).
Scope
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Creation and monitoring of new policy development via the Policy
and Accountability Committees
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Considering the corporate budget.
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Development of long-term savings plans within the Medium Term
Financial Strategy.
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Oversight of finance and use of resources.
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Performance management (including external assessment of the
Authority and its services).
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Managed and shared services and other joint working with outside
bodies.
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Electoral and other registration services.
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The Council’s communication strategy.
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Procurement and management of IT services.
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The development, implementation and operation of the governance,
structure and processes in respect of
joint working with other authorities, save for matters within
specific service areas which fall within the remit of the PACs.
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Research, innovation, and the Council’s continuous
improvement and cultural change agenda.
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All human resources and organisation development functions.
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The Council’s customer care and complaints services.
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Corporate Programmes and assurance.
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Other major cross-cutting functions of the Council.