• Introduction
• A guide to scrutinyWhat is scrutiny?
• A guide to scrutinyWhat does scrutiny review?
• A guide to scrutinyHow does it work?
• A guide to scrutinyWhat is my role in scrutiny?
• A guide to scrutinyThe 4 principles of good scrutiny

A guide to scrutiny

How does it work?

 

Scrutiny Committee meetings

Committees meet approximately 5 times a year in public

Task Groups/Spotlight Review

A more informal style of working; in  line with the select committee model, in depth consideration of a service or issue, reporting back to committee.

Call in

To challenge a decision made by the Cabinet, a special committee meeting will be held to examine the decision and may ask that the Cabinet reconsiders.