Scrutiny and Overview Committee
Background
The Scrutiny and Overview Committee was introduced in Horsham District Council in 2001. There are currently four permanent Working Groups; Business Improvement, Budget Review, Performance Management and Social Inclusion. There are also Working Groups set up on a temporary basis looking at specific issues throughout the Council year. All Working Groups sit under the umbrella of the Scrutiny and Overview Committee.
How does the Scrutiny and Overview Committee work?
The Scrutiny and Overview process provides the Council with its own ‘watchdog’ or ‘critical friend’. Scrutiny and Overview is a common sense approach to reviewing decisions and policies and considering whether they are right for the district. Therefore, its principal purpose is to improve decision-making. It does this by:
- Reviewing and developing policy recommendations for the Cabinet’s consideration.
- Providing a means to review the Council's own achievements against its planned targets.
- Setting out to influence Council/Cabinet decisions and policies.
- Playing a part in the community leadership role of the Council i.e. by reviewing services provided by other organisations on issues that affect the public and by calling individuals/organisations to account.
- Contributing to the democracy by stimulating public engagement.
If you need any help you can ring us on 01403 215121 or email Scrutiny@horsham.gov.uk
A Guide to the Scrutiny and Overview process can be downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page, together with details of how to get involved.
Committee and Working Groups:
- Scrutiny and Overview Committee
- Budget Review Working Group
- Business Improvement Working Group
- Performance Management Working Group
- Social Inclusion Working Group
- Other Working Groups
Scrutiny and Overview Review Reports:
List of Review Reports
External links:
The Centre for Public Scrutiny
Local Government Act 2000 (Overview and scrutiny committees)