The COVID-19 Scrutiny Panel, composed of five Scrutiny Chairpersons, scrutinises the Council's functions and the work of the Cardiff Public Services Board, examining their impact on the local community. The panel undertakes pre-decision scrutiny of Cabinet decisions, seeking information and clarification from relevant officers and Cabinet members. It provides written recommendations to Cabinet on these decisions and collates COVID-19 related concerns from ward members for escalation. The panel's initial duration was until September 2020, with any extensions requiring full Council agreement.