Scrutiny Committees represent
the interests of local people about important issues that affect
them. They look at how the decisions, policies and services of the
Council and other key public agencies impact on the area and on
residents. Scrutiny Committees do not take decisions but can make
recommendations to decision-makers about how they are delivering on
objectives.
Scrutinises the Council’s corporate
organisation and structure, resource allocation, asset management,
procurement policy, equalities, people strategy, performance
management and the implementation of corporate initiatives. Also,
partnership working, community development, community engagement,
community strategies and community safety. The Committee also
serves as the Crime and Disorder Committee for the purposes of Part
3 of the Police and Justice Act 2006.