Full Council
24 October 2012
Agenda Item No____11________
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REVIEW 2011 - 2012
Summary:
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee Annual Review
2011 – 2012 summarises the work of the Overview and
Scrutiny Committee in the previous municipal year.
Recommendations:
That Full Council receives the Overview and
Scrutiny Committee Annual Review 2011 – 2012.
Chair of Overview and
Scrutiny
Ward(s) affected
Mr E Seward
All
Contact Officer, telephone number and email: Mary Howard, Tel: 01263 516047,
Email: mary.howard@north-norfolk.gov.uk
1.
Introduction
1.1
Background
The terms of reference of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee include, at
item 6, “To produce an annual report to Council on the work of the Committee
over the year.” The 2011 – 2012 review has been produced in consultation
with the Committee and includes an introduction by the Chairman. It was
resolved to present the review to Full Council at the meeting of the Overview
and Scrutiny Committee of 25 September 2012.
1.2
Aims
The review aims to give an account of the Committee’s activities during the
municipal year 2011 – 2012 as well as providing an overview of the purposes,
legislative background and processes of Scrutiny.
2.
Contents
The review demonstrates that the Committee has tackled topics which reflect
the concerns of the public and the objectives of the Corporate Plan. The
Committee has also carried out a joint scrutiny review with Broadland District
Council. The report also suggests some of the challenges which the
Committee might face in the forthcoming year. An Overview and Scrutiny
Task and Finish Group has been exploring improved ways of working and is
due to report its findings to the Committee in late autumn 2012.
4.
Implications and Risks
Effective scrutiny is essential to ensure that the Cabinet is held to account
and is carrying out the Council’s aims as well as getting the best value for
money as a result of its decisions
Full Council
5.
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Financial Implications and Risks
Scrutiny of the budget and contract procurement provides critical friend
challenge to ensure that there is value for money, that the budget is on target
and that expenditure reflects the aims of the Corporate Plan.
6.
Sustainability
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee considers sustainability in the topics it
reviews.
7.
Equality and Diversity
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee, in setting its Work Programme and
carrying out reviews considers the needs and aspirations of all residents of
North Norfolk.
8.
Section 17 Crime and Disorder considerations
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee considers Section 17 Crime and
Disorder issues when this is relevant to a specific review. Overall
responsibility for scrutiny of crime and disorder now sits with Norfolk County
Council.