Agenda item

1) Committee Work Plan

2) Scrutiny Activity Timetable.

3) Progress of Panels / Working Groups

4) Lead Scrutiny Councillor/Officer Contacts.

5) Draft Terms of Reference – Child & Family Services Performance  

    Panel

6) Forward Look (Cabinet Business)

The Chair presented the Scrutiny Work Programme 2014/15.  The report explained the background and purpose of the Scrutiny Work Programme and the current position of all scrutiny activities.  The Work Programme referred to the work currently active, showing progress and the established Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups.  The Work Plan timetable for future Committee meetings were also provided.

RESOLVED that:

·       The Terms of Reference for the Child & Family Services Scrutiny Performance Panel be AGREED with an additional word under the section ‘What is the Purpose of the Panel’ – The Panel will receive and request relevant performance reports to monitor and challenge assessments on service performance and quality in respect of children’s social services.

·       The establishment of a Transforming Adult Social Services be AGREED.

·       The establishment of a pre-inquiry working group on Corporate Culture be AGREED.

·       The Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator contact the Convenor of the Service Improvement and Finance Scrutiny Performance Panel offering the services of S Joiner (Co-opted Member) for involvement in any future meetings examing the Library Service.