Partnership and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Work
Programme
2.6 Article 6 – Scrutiny of Decisions
2.6.1 Composition
Each Scrutiny and Overview Committee, known as a Scrutiny
Committee, shall have the number of members indicated in 2.6.2.1
below. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of a Scrutiny Committee
shall be appointed by each such Committee in each municipal year
and, subject to the following, that appointment or any further
appointment shall be for the remainder of that municipal year. The
allocation of Chairs of Scrutiny Committees must follow the
“Scrutiny Chair Allocations” table below. The Chairperson of the Corporate
Scrutiny Committee will be a member of the largest opposition
group. Nominations to any and all posts held by opposition groups
will be made by those individual groups and will be recognised by
all members and will not be influenced by other groups or other
members.
If a Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of a Scrutiny
Committee:
2.6.1.1 ceases to be a member of the Council (or a co-opted
member, as the case may be) for any reason, or is suspended from
such membership, or
2.6.1.2 is a member of a particular political group when
appointed to be such Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson and that
person subsequently ceases to be a member of that political group,
for any reason, then that person’s position as Chairperson or
Vice-Chairperson immediately ceases, there shall be a recalculation
of the allocation of Scrutiny Chairs in accordance with the
statutory requirements and the table below and each relevant
Scrutiny Committee shall at its next meeting make a further
appointment of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson.
The political balance rules will apply but members of the
Executive will not be eligible to be members of a Scrutiny
Committee.
Scrutiny Chair Allocations
|
(i)
To Groups in the Executive
|
|
Number
of
Scrutiny
Committees
|
Number of Members in Executive
Groups
|
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
5
|
|
(ii) To
opposition Groups
|
|
Number
of
Scrutiny
Committees
|
Number of Executive Groups
|
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
|
5
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
N.B.
(1) The tables show the total number of chairs held by all
groups in the Executive, and all opposition groups. It does not
show the number of chairs held by each individual group - unless
there were only one group in either category. Chairs must be
allocated between Executive groups and between opposition groups in
proportion to their strength.
(2) This covers most foreseeable circumstances. But
different allocation rules would apply if:
- there were no political groups within the Council, or
only one;
- there were only two groups, and only one committee;
or
- the Council decided to adopt other rules which were no
less favourable to opposition groups.
(2) The formula used for Executive groups is:
Number of Members in Executive group(s) ÷ (total
number of Members ÷ number of committees), rounding the
result down.
For opposition groups, the formula is then
simply:
number of committees - number of chairs held by Executive
groups
2.6.2 Remit Uncertainty
Where matters fall within the remit of more than one
Scrutiny Committee, the Chief Executive, or an Officer appointed to
act on his / her behalf, shall decide which Committee, will deal
with the matter(s) and this will include both the Scrutiny
Committees power to call-in decisions.
2.6.2.1 Scrutiny Committees’ Names, Size and Terms of
Reference
There shall be two Scrutiny Committees:
The Corporate Scrutiny Committee and, the Partnership and
Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.
10 County Council Members shall be appointed to each
Scrutiny Committee.
Parent Governor and Church representatives appointed in
accordance with Paragraph 8-11 of Schedule 1 to the Local
Government Act 2000 shall be invited to attend Scrutiny Committee
meetings where the Authority’s education functions are to be
discussed and shall be entitled to speak and vote on such matters
only.
Additionally, the Partnership and Regeneration Scrutiny
Committee may co-opt any person with the exception of an Executive
Member, in respect of its crime and disorder functions, subject to
the provisions of the Crime and Disorder (Overview and Scrutiny)
Regulations 2009 and the Crime and Disorder (Overview and Scrutiny)
(Amendment) Regulations 2010.
Each Scrutiny Committee may recommend that the Council
appoint additional non-voting co-optees to each Scrutiny
Committee.
2.6.2.2 Corporate Scrutiny Committee Terms of
Reference
The focus of the Committee’s work will be to secure
assurance regarding the performance / delivery of all services,
ensuring the Council achieves its corporate and service objectives
(as outlined in its Corporate Business Plan, Annual Budget, Budget
and Policy Framework, Performance Management Framework, Corporate
Policies or their successor plans and policies) and to support and
make recommendations for continuous improvement.
To review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action
taken in connection with the discharge by the Executive of its
functions, and in respect of decisions made but “called
in”, or otherwise not implemented, to recommend to the
Executive that those decisions be reconsidered.
To review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action
taken in connection with functions which are not the responsibility
of the Executive, except that this power shall not extend to the
scrutiny of individual decisions in respect of development control,
licensing, registration or any other applications for consents or
permissions.
To scrutinise the performance of services under the
requirements of the Wales Programme for Improvement.
2.6.2.3 Partnership and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee
Terms of Reference
The focus of the Committee’s work will be to ensure
that the interests of the citizens of the Isle of Anglesey are
promoted, and that the Council’s priorities and resources are
most beneficially reflected, in the partnerships, joint working,
collaboration and external agency arrangements, as exist from time
to time. The remit of the Committee will extend to local, regional
and national arrangements and will include (but will not be limited
to) those areas in which the Council has a statutory duty such as
crime and disorder matters.
Issues in relation to regeneration and the
“Enterprise Island” concept (or successor plans and
policies).
Receive information and presentations from external public
sector agencies (e.g.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales Police Service
, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Service and
Betsi Cadwaladr Local Community Health Council) and scrutinise their work on the
Island.
To review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action
taken in connection with the discharge by the Executive of its
functions, and in respect of decisions made but “called
in”, or otherwise not implemented to recommend to the
Executive that those decisions be reconsidered.
To review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action
taken in connection with functions which are not the responsibility
of the Executive, except that this power shall not extend to the
scrutiny of individual decisions in respect of development control,
licensing, registration or any other applications for consents or
permissions.
To scrutinise the performance of services under the
requirements of the Wales Programme for Improvement.
Fulfilling the function of the Crime and Disorder Committee
in accordance with section 19(1) of the Police and Justice Act 2006
and Welsh Government Regulations. Specific Terms of Reference where
this Committee is considering the exercise of powers relating to
crime and disorder to include :
- to review and/or scrutinise decisions made or actions
taken in connection with the discharge by the responsible
authorities of their crime and disorder functions;
- to make reports and recommendations to the Council and/or
the Executive with respect to the discharge of crime and disorder
functions by the responsible authorities;
- to consider at a meeting of the committee any local crime
and disorder matter referred to the committee by a member of the
Council;
- to decide whether to make a report or recommendations to
Council and/or the Executive in respect of a local crime and
disorder matter, having regard to any representations made by that
member as to why the committee should do so;
- to notify the member concerned of its decision and the
reasons for its decision in any case where the committee decides
not to make a report or recommendations in respect of a local crime
and disorder matter;
- to provide a copy of any committee report or
recommendations to the member concerned (in respect of a local
crime and disorder matter) and to such responsible and co-operating
persons or bodies, as it thinks appropriate;
- to review responses to committee reports and
recommendations and to monitor action taken by responsible and
co-operating persons or bodies in relation to the discharge of
crime and disorder functions by the responsible
authorities;
2.6.3 General role
Within their terms of reference, Scrutiny Committees
will:
2.6.3.1 review and/or scrutinise decisions made or actions
taken in connection with the discharge of any of the
Council’s functions;
2.6.3.2 make reports and/or recommendations to the full
Council and/or the Executive and/or any Joint or Area Committee in
connection with the discharge of any functions;
2.6.3.3 consider any matter affecting the area or its
inhabitants;
2.6.3.4 exercise the right to call-in, for reconsideration,
decisions (within its remit) made but not yet implemented by the
Executive and/or any Area Committees; and
2.6.3.5 carry out reviews under the Welsh Programme for
Improvement of the functions within its area of activity and report
via the Executive to the Council.
2.6.4 Specific functions
2.6.4.1 Policy Development and Review.
Scrutiny Committees may:
2.6.4.1.1 assist the Council and the Executive in the
development of its budget and policy framework by in-depth analysis
of policy issues;
2.6.4.1.2 conduct research, community and other
consultation in the analysis of policy issues and possible
options;
2.6.4.1.3 consider and implement mechanisms to encourage
and enhance community participation in the development of policy
options;
2.6.4.1.4 question members of the Executive and/or
committees and Chief Officers about their views on issues and
proposals affecting the area; and
2.6.4.1.5 liaise with other external organisations
operating in the area, whether national, regional or local, to
ensure that the interests of local people are enhanced by
collaborative working.
2.6.4.2 Scrutiny
Scrutiny Committees may:
2.6.4.2.1 review and scrutinise the decisions made by and
performance of the Executive and/or Committees and Council Officers
both in relation to individual decisions and over time;
2.6.4.2.2 review and scrutinise the performance of the
Council in relation to its policy objectives, performance targets
and/or particular service areas;
2.6.4.2.3 question members of the Executive and/or
Committees and Chief Officers about their decisions and
performance, whether generally in comparison with service plans and
targets over a period of time, or in relation to particular
decisions, initiatives or projects;
2.6.4.2.4 make recommendations to the Executive and/or
appropriate Committee and/or Council arising from the outcome of
the scrutiny process;
2.6.4.2.5 review and scrutinise the performance of other
public bodies in the area and invite reports from them by
requesting them to address the Scrutiny Committee and local people
about their activities and performance; and
2.6.4.2.6 question and gather evidence from any person
(with his/her consent).
2.6.4.3 Finance
Scrutiny Committees may exercise overall responsibility for
the finances made available to them.
2.6.4.4 Annual Report
Scrutiny Committees must report annually to full Council on
their workings and make recommendations for future work programmes
and amend working methods if appropriate.
2.6.4.5 Officers
Scrutiny Committees may exercise overall responsibility for
the work programme of any Officers who may be employed to support
their work.
2.6.5 Proceedings of Scrutiny Committees
Scrutiny Committees will conduct their proceedings in
accordance with the Scrutiny Procedure Rules set out in Part 4.5 of
this Constitution.
2.6.6 Liaison between Scrutiny Committees
The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Scrutiny
Committees may meet as often as they consider appropriate with a
view to co-ordinating work programmes and the ways and means of
operating in order to reduce or eliminate duplication or
overlapping of their work.
2.6.7 Panels
Each Scrutiny Committee may establish Panels of their
members with interest and specialism in various topics in order to
assist the Committee in the discharge of its functions.