(i)

act as a check and balance on the Executive by reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of Council policy by the Executive and other Committees of Council;

(ii)

assist the Council in the development of the future policy of the Council;

(iii)

carry out Best Value Reviews to significantly improve service delivery.

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Development Plan

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Asset Management Plan

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Economic Regeneration

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Local Transport Plan

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Tourism

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Waste Strategy

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Development Services

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The Portfolio and actions of the Leader

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The Portfolio and actions of the Portfolio Holder for development, transport, tourism and environment

(i)

assist the Council in the development of its Budget and Policy Framework by in-depth analysis of policy issues;

(ii)

conduct research, community and other consultation in the analysis of policy issues and possible options;

(iii)

consider and implement mechanisms to encourage and enhance community participation in the development of policy options;

(iv)

question members of the Executive and chief officers about their views on issues and proposals affecting the area, and

(v)

liaise with other external organisations operating in the area, whether national, regional or local, to ensure that the interests of local people are enhanced by collaborative working.

(i)

to promote the better delivery and integration of those services that fall to be scrutinised by this Scrutiny Committee;

(ii)

review and scrutinise the decisions made by and performance of the Executive and Council officers both in relation to individual decisions and over time;

(iii)

review and scrutinise the performance of the Council in relation to its policy objectives, performance targets and/or particular service areas and carry out Best Value Review as agreed in the Best Value Performance Plan;

(iv)

question members of the Executive and chief officers about their decisions and performance, whether generally in comparison with service plans and targets over a period of time, or in relation to particular decisions, initiatives or projects;

(v)

make recommendations to the Executive or appropriate committee and/or Council arising from the outcome of the scrutiny process;

(vi)

review and scrutinise the performance of other public bodies in the area and invite reports from them by requesting them to address the Scrutiny Committee and local people about their activities and performance.