Terms of Reference

Members: 5 voting Councillors

Quorum: 3 Members of the Committee

Political proportionality:

4 Administration Members

1 Opposition Member

Co-opted Members:

Up to 5 non-voting members

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.

·       To develop policy within the scope of the Committee and make recommendations to the Cabinet

·       Monitor the administration and spending in services within its scope

·       To review the impact of decisions and policies implemented by the Council

·       Lead responsibility for scrutinising the relevant Cabinet Member(s).

Scope

To monitor the policy, administration and spending of all aspects of:

·       Housing (including privately owned, council, housing association, sheltered and supported housing)

·       Provision of homes for local residents

·       Tackling and reducing homelessness

·       Any other matter allocated by the Policy and Oversight Board.