Scrutiny Guide
This guide provides Councillors, Officers and Members of the Public with an outline on the function and processes of Scrutiny and Overview in Horsham District Council. It sets out what Scrutiny and Overview is, where it fits into the overall Council process, why it exists, who is, or can be involved, and how it works. It also deals with the when, by setting out the current work programme of the Committee.
"Scrutiny should not be a confrontational or divisive process, its aim is not to apportion blame; rather it should enable Members (and officers) to be inquisitive, to increase understanding of community issues, and to seek to understand the causes of poor performance so as to be able to identify ways of improving. It is intended to complement and add value to the work of the Cabinet which is charged with making day-to-day decisions" - The Centre for Public Scrutiny, The Good Scrutiny Guide