The Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee, made up of councillors from County Durham and Gateshead, oversees the operation of Mountsett Crematorium. It ensures that the crematorium's business is conducted legally and to proper standards, safeguarding public funds and promoting economical, efficient, and effective use of resources. The committee is also responsible for establishing good governance and a robust internal control system, including risk management, to facilitate the effective exercise of its functions and to secure continuous improvement in its operations.