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Frequently Asked Questions: Scrutiny
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Scrutiny FAQs
Q: What are the Council's Scrutiny Committees?
Q: What powers do Scrutiny Committees have?
The Scrutiny Committees can call council officers, Cabinet Members and other witnesses to answer questions and give evidence so that the Committees can collect as much evidence as they need.
They then recommend improvements and changes for the Executive (Cabinet, Portfolio Holders or Council) to consider.
Q: What sorts of issues are the Scrutiny Committees currently investigating?
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