Support Members in reviewing New and existing policies Scrutiny All Objectives, all N/A Long-term new and existing policy by; are fit for purpose and Manager strategic plans, but planning, with meet citizens’ need. in particular the short term Working with the Senior Ongoing Council’s flexibility Democratic Services Officer to The right policies are Constitution ensure the Cabinet Forward scrutinised at the right Plan is updated and is time to achieve maximum accessible to Members impact. Assisting the chairs in Scrutiny Members have identifying topics for the appropriate scrutiny and information upon which to prioritising work challenge policy. effectively Working with senior officers to encourage them to consider early pre-decision scrutiny of issues to avoid and the subsequent delay in decision-making Support Members in holding the The best use is made of Scrutiny All Objectives, all N/A Long-term Cabinet and officers to account resources and project Manager strategic plans, but Collaborative for decisions and for their aspirations are realised in particular the performance in delivering Ongoing Council’s services, major initiatives and The longevity, Constitution collaborative activity performance and risks associated with the Gather information, organise projects are managed key witnesses, assist with lines ensuring value to the of inquiry and ensure a clear public purse forward’ for the scrutiny ‘way Assisting Members at by setting the context for discussion and offering guidance on questioning technique Working with the Policy and Performance Officer to ensure that Departmental Management Teams nominate an appropriate officer to attend select committees and respond to any challenge
Support Members in reviewing new and existing policy by; Working with the Senior Democratic Services Officer to ensure the Cabinet Forward Plan is updated and is accessible to Members Assisting the chairs in identifying topics for scrutiny and prioritising work effectively Working with senior officers to encourage them to consider early pre-decision scrutiny of issues to avoid and the subsequent delay in decision-making New and existing policies are fit for purpose and meet citizens’ need. The right policies are scrutinised at the right time to achieve maximum impact. Scrutiny Members have the appropriate information upon which to challenge policy. Scrutiny Manager Ongoing All Objectives, all strategic plans, but in particular the Council’s Constitution N/A Long-term planning, with short term flexibility Support Members in holding the Cabinet and officers to account for decisions and for their performance in delivering services, major initiatives and collaborative activity Gather information, organise key witnesses, assist with lines of inquiry and ensure a clear ‘way forward’ for the scrutiny Assisting Members at by setting the context for discussion and offering guidance on questioning technique Working with the Policy and Performance Officer to ensure that Departmental Management Teams nominate an appropriate officer to attend select committees and respond to any challenge The best use is made of resources and project aspirations are realised The longevity, performance and risks associated with the projects are managed ensuring value to the public purse Scrutiny Manager Ongoing All Objectives, all strategic plans, but in particular the Council’s Constitution N/A Long-term Collaborative
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