The panel will receive the annual scrutiny report for comment.

Agreed that the Annual Overview and Scrutiny report was noted but required the addition of the co-opted members of the panel.

To consider the Annual Scrutiny Report for the year 2010/2011.

The Lead Officer tabled for comment the first draft of the Annual Scrutiny Report.  Members were advised that the main focus of the report had been to demonstrate how the work of scrutiny supported the City’s four priorities.  Discussion took place on other potential issues for inclusion within the report and whether the timing of its presentation to Board should be revised to the second quarter.

Agreed that the draft report is circulated to all of the scrutiny panels for comment with a view to submission to City Council in September.