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Report from Constitution Informal Working Group - Scrutiny Guidance Notes

 

 

Meeting: 25/02/2026 - Corporate Performance Panel (Item 101)

101 Report from the Constitution Informal Working Group - Update to Scrutiny Information and Guidance pdf icon PDF 120 KB

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The Democratic Services Officer presented the report which included updated documents including protocols, guides, work programming advice, and role profiles, aiming to clarify expectations and improve scrutiny effectiveness, especially for new councillors. Scrutiny training sessions are scheduled to support the rollout of the new guidance and Members attendance was encouraged.

 

The Chair invited questions and comments from the Panel.

 

Councillor Beales as Portfolio Holder commented these documents encouraged scrutiny and highlighted the reference to the scrutiny and executive protocol on page 65 of the agenda to be removed to avoid confusion before publication.

 

Councillor Bhondi commented these documents were useful for all Members, current and new.

 

RESOLVED: The Panel commented on and endorsed the following documents;

 

·       Scrutiny and Executive Protocol

·       Scrutiny Guide

·       How to Select Scrutiny Work Topics and Work Programming

·       Terms of Reference for Sifting Meetings

·       Role Profile

·       Scrutiny Chair

·       Summary of Call-in procedure.