The Scrutiny Commission is part of the
Council’s Overview & Scrutiny function. It discharges
functions conferred by the Local Government Act 2000, with the aims
of improving services to the public. The Scrutiny Commission has a
role in policy development and review and scrutiny of Executive
decisions, acting as a critical friend.
The Scrutiny Commission consists of 11
members. Meetings are held approximately every eight weeks, usually
at 6.30pm. Meetings are generally open to the public.