The Council has decided
to have one Overview and Scrutiny Committee with a Membership of
eight. The principal responsibilities
of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee will be:
·
Examining the decisions and performance of other Committees and
also Council Officers, with particular reference to service plans
and targets;
·
Ensuring the effective management of risk by the Council;
·
Assisting the monitoring of the achievement of Value for Money;
·
Making recommendations arising from the outcome of the scrutiny
process;
·
Acting as the Council’s Crime and
Disorder Committee.
and at its
discretion may:
·
Assist in the development of the Council’s budget and policy
framework;
·
Consider and propose mechanisms to encourage and enhance community
participation, and to assist in enhancing the interests of local
people by collaborative working with external organisations;
·
Review and scrutinise the performance of other public bodies in the
Maldon District.