The Process
Work Programmes
At the beginning of every year each Scrutiny Committee considers what issues they will look at during the year. The work programme gives focus and structure to scrutiny activity, helping the Committees to support and challenge the Cabinet's decision-making.
Scrutiny Committees take into account the views of a range of people when developing the work programme, including those of Cabinet Members, partners, officers and the public.
The work programmes are flexible and may be reviewed and updated throughout the year to reflect emerging issues.
Scrutiny work takes place in meetings of the Committees or may be allocated to a Policy Advisory Group to look at specific issues in detail.
Scrutiny Reviews
One of the key roles of the Scrutiny Committees is to make recommendations that will lead to improvements in the services delivered to the people of Staffordshire.
Scrutiny Committees undertake investigations into service and policy areas which are within their remit. In doing this they may:
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hear from external witnesses;
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invite reports from officers working for the County Council or partners;
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ask questions of the relevant Cabinet Members;
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ask members of the public and service users for their views;
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research best practice at other local authorities / organisations.
Once an investigation is complete the Scrutiny Committee send their conclusions and recommendations to the relevant body / individual. The recommendations are considered by that body/individual who reports back to the Committee setting out an action plan for the implementation of agreed recommendations and an explanation for any recommendations which are not agreed. The Committee monitors the implementation of all recommendations.
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