Scrutiny Commission

The Scrutiny Commission is a 15-member body responsible for reviewing and scrutinising the decisions and actions of the council's Executive. It cannot include executive members and operates under political proportionality.

The commission agrees its work plan, reviews executive decisions, and makes recommendations to the Executive. It can 'call in' executive decisions for further examination, monitor performance and budgets, and scrutinise flood risk management and local policing responses within South Gloucestershire. The commission also conducts in-depth reviews through task and finish groups.