The overview and scrutiny comittees are:
The scrutiny commissions and scrutiny committees each have a
work programme for the coming year. Full details of the individual
commissions / committees work programmes are available from the
Scrutiny Team.
Health Scrutiny
The Council has specifc powers to undertake scrutiny of any
health issues which affect local people. It focusses on
reviewing the planning, provision and operation of local health
services and the Scrutiny Commission for Health Issues works
closely with local NHS organisations. A number
of principles for health scrutiny in Peterborough have been
agreed and can be viewed here:
Health Scrutiny Principles
(37KB, 4 pages)
The Commission also works with other councils in the
Eastern region including undertaking joint scrutiny. The
Commission also works closely with the
Peterborough Local Involvement Nework (LINk). The
Commission and LINk have agreed a number of principles to
facilitate an effective working relationship which can be
viewed here.
LINk Protocol
(30KB, 2 pages)
Crime and Disorder Scrutiny
The Council is required to have a Crime and Disorder Committee
to undertake scrutiny of crime and disorder issues. At
Peterborough the Strong and Supportive Communities Scrutiny
Committee has been designated as the Crime and Disorder
Committee. The basic function of the Committee is to consider
the decisions and actions undertaken by the partners of the
Safer
Peterborough Partnership and to make any recommendations and
reports to those partners. The Strong and Supportive
Communities Scrutiny Committee has agreed a protocol to ensure
effective scrutiny of crime and disorder issues:
Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Protocol
(36KB, 2 pages)
Scrutiny Review Groups
Scrutiny reviews are undertaken by a small group of non
executive members who talk directly to the relevant service
providers, service users and expert witnesses. The review group's
final report is considered by the appropriate committee.
Scrutiny Review Process
(24KB, 3 pages)
Recommendations from reviews are based on the evidence they have
considered. The ability to trace the decision back to the evidence
will enable a clearer understanding of how the recommendations have
been formed and ensure credibility. The review group will report
back to the main committee who will agree the final recommendations
for consideration by the Cabinet. It is hoped that there will be
unanimous agreement on all decisions on recommendations and
conclusions.
Statutory Scrutiny Officer
The Council is required to appoint a Statutory Scrutiny
Officer. At Peterborough this role is undertaken by
the Head of Legal Services.
The role of the Statutory Scrutiny Officer is to:
(a) promote the role of the Council’s scrutiny
committees;
(b) provide support to the Council’s scrutiny committees
and the members of those committees;
(c) provide support and guidance to —
(i) members of the Council,
(ii) members of the Council's Executive, and
(iii) officers of the Council,
in relation to the functions of the Council’s scrutiny
committees.
Scrutiny Annual Report
The Scrutiny Committees and Commissions are
required to provide a report to Council on their activities each
year.
PDF: Scrutiny Annual Report 2009/10
Scrutiny Annual Report 2009/10
(52KB, 7 pages)
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