Issue - meetings

To RECEIVE the joint Scrutiny and Overview and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report for 2016/17.

Council RECEIVED the joint Scrutiny and Overview Committee and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report for 2016/17.

Councillor Tony Orgee proposed receipt of the joint Scrutiny and Overview Committee and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report for 2016/17.  Councillor Ben Shelton seconded the proposal.

In introducing the report Councillor Orgee drew attention to the work done by the Scrutiny and Overview Committee during the year.  He drew attention to the role of the Committee in scrutinising the proposed budget before it was presented to Council for approval.  In response, some Members raised concerns about the operation of the committees, including reference to:

·         Appointing Scrutiny Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen from opposition groups; which some Members suggested was good practice.

·         The need to ensure members of the received appropriate training to ensure they had the necessary skills to undertake this role.

·         Being clear about what the committees had achieved and how their work had added value.

Council agreed to RECEIVE the joint Scrutiny and Overview Committee and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report for 2016/17.

To RECEIVE the joint Scrutiny & Overview and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report for 2015/16.

Council RECEIVED the joint Scrutiny & Overview Committee and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report 2015/16.

Council RECEIVED the joint Scrutiny & Overview Committee and Partnerships Review Committee Annual Report 2015/16.