Overview and Scrutiny Committee

The Role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee   The role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee is to provide overall oversight and coordination of the delivery of the Scrutiny Work Programme and scrutiny commissions it establishes to undertake its work.    General Role   Within the relevant terms of reference, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and any Scrutiny Commission carrying out a review will: 1. Review or scrutinise any decisions made or action taken in connection with the discharge of any of the Council’s functions; 2. Make reports and/or recommendations to the full Council and/or the executive in connection with the discharge of any functions; 3. Consider any matter affecting the area or its inhabitants; 4. Exercise the right to call in, for reconsideration, decisions made but not yet implemented by the Executive.