Agenda item

To consider a report by the Scrutiny Coordinator (copy enclosed) seeking a review of the committee’s forward work programme and updating members on relevant issues.

11.30 a.m.

The Scrutiny Coordinator submitted a report (previously circulated) seeking members’ review of the Committee’s work programme and provided an update on relevant issues.

During the ensuing discussion –

·         in response to suggestions for potential items for future scrutiny the Scrutiny Coordinator explained the current process and drew attention to the member proposal form for completion for submission to the Chairs and Vice Chair’s Group

·         agreed to invite the relevant Cabinet Lead Members to future meetings of the committee for items pertinent to their portfolios

·         considered and discussed nominations for appointment to the Service Challenge Groups and Strategic Investment Group.

RESOLVED that –

(a)       subject to the addition of the items agreed during the meeting, the work programme as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report be approved;

(b)       the following members be appointed as the committee’s representatives on the Service Challenge Groups –

            Education and Children’s Services – Councillor Rhys Thomas

            Community Support Services – Councillor Jeanette Chamberlain-Jones

            Planning and Public Protection – Councillor Christine Marston, and

(c)       the Scrutiny Coordinator email all members of the committee seeking expressions of interest for the remaining vacancies and the matter be given further consideration at the next meeting.

The meeting concluded at 12.40 p.m.