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That the Scrutiny Management
Board:-
 
(a)    
Notes the updated list of dates for when items
included in the Workplan are to be considered;
 
(b)    
Approves the second iteration of the Workplan
attached at Appendix A, subject to the comments now made in respect
of the current Executive Forward Plan and items generated by
scrutiny committees.
 
(c)    
Notes that the Workplan remains a living document
which will be subject to review and may be updated
further

                    
i.       
to reflect the changing needs and priorities of
scrutiny; and

                  
ii.       
following consideration of items requested by the
three scrutiny committees and individual councillors.
 
(Reason for Decisions – To meet the Constitutional
requirements for the Scrutiny Management Board to demonstrate its
strategic responsibility for the Scrutiny function, its overall
responsibility for the direction and management of Scrutiny, and to
fulfil its obligation to develop, approve and monitor the Annual
Scrutiny Workplan.
 
(Alternative Options
Considered –Not to
update the Scrutiny Workplan - however this would not demonstrate
the Board’s strategic responsibility, or provide the
necessary strategic direction to the three Scrutiny
Committees.)