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

·       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 Members(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