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a)   
Further to comments now made at the meeting,
approves the first iteration of the Workplan, to be circulated
following consideration of the updated document with the chairs of
the three scrutiny committees;

 
b)   
Notes that the Workplan is a living document which
will be subject to review and may be updated:-
 
            
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 Recommendations – 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 and approve an Annual Scrutiny
Workplan.
 
Alternative Options Considered – Not to develop a Scrutiny
Workplan - however this would not demonstrate the Board’s
strategic responsibility, or provide the necessary strategic
direction to the three Scrutiny Committees.