Overview and Scrutiny Committees
Appointment
The
Council will annually constitute and appoint three Overview and
Scrutiny Committees, comprising of fifteen councillors, to
discharge the functions conferred by section 21 of the Local
Government Act 2000 or regulations under section 32 of the Local
Government Act 2000.
General
Role
Within their terms of
reference, Overview and Scrutiny Committees will:
(a)
Review and / or scrutinise the decisions made or
actions taken in connection with the discharge of the
Council’s functions;
(b)
Review and scrutinise the performance of other
public bodies in the area and invite reports from them by
requesting them to address the Overview and Scrutiny committee
about their activities and performance;
(c)
Support joint work planning arrangements in
developing an integrated scrutiny work programme;
(d)
Make reports and / or recommendations to the Council
and / or the Cabinet in connection with any policy or the discharge
of any functions;
(e)
Exercise the right to call in, for reconsideration
decisions made but not yet implemented by the Executive function of
the Council;
(f)
Assist the Council and the Cabinet in the
development and monitoring of the annual budget;
(g)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
transformation governance and processes as well as monitoring the
outcomes and benefits of the Transformation Programme;
(h)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
partnership arrangements;
(i)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
commissioning activities;
(j)
Review and scrutinise the performance of the Council
in relation to its policy objectives, performance targets and / or
particular service areas; and
(k)
Have the authority to establish task & finish
groups, standing panels and sub-committees as necessary to
discharge the functions falling within the remit of the
committee.
Overview
and Scrutiny Committees Terms of Reference
Each Overview and Scrutiny Committee is aligned to one of the
Wirral Plan themes of People, Business and Environment with
responsibility for reviewing and / or scrutinising decisions made
or actions taken in connection with the pledges that make up the
respective theme of the Wirral Plan.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is also responsible for
scrutinising the strategies, policies, partnerships, transformation
projects / programmes and supporting functions which operate in
support of their Wirral Plan theme.
Business Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Wirral Plan
Pledges
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·
Greater job opportunities in Wirral
·
Workforce skills match business needs
·
Increase inward investment
·
Thriving small businesses
·
Vibrant Tourism economy
·
Transport and technology fit for the
future
·
Assets and buildings are fit for purpose
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Scope of the
Committee
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To
review and / or scrutinise any strategies and plans, and the
delivery of these plans, including:
·
Wirral’s Growth Plan
·
Wirral Visitor Economy Plan
·
Wirral’s Transport Strategy
·
Wirral’s Digital Strategy
·
Wirral Asset Strategy
To
review and / or scrutinise the commissioning, management and
performance of services for:
·
Growth
·
Transport
·
Digital
·
Regulatory Services
·
Asset Management
·
Customer Services
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Cross-Cutting
Themes
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·
Good quality Housing that meets the needs of
residents pledge (Link with Environment theme)
·
Community services are joined up and accessible
pledge (link with Environment theme)
·
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
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