Officer support
It is important that the statutory scrutiny process is properly supported on a departmental and corporate basis. In supporting the process, departments are responsible for the production of briefing papers and other documentation, provision of specialist knowledge and, as and when required, attendance at relevant meetings of the Committee.
On a corporate basis, advice and support is provided to:
- ensure that the conduct of statutory scrutiny business meets the requirements of the Authority’s constitution and Government guidance;
- process and provide advice on referrals and Councillor Call for Action for scrutiny;
- provide policy advice, research to the Committee;
- review and evolve the development of the statutory scrutiny function;
- advise who might be asked to give evidence, advice or opinion;
- liaising with departments about their input; brief people giving evidence;
- assist the Committee to write and present Final Reports; and
- monitor the implementation of scrutiny recommendations.