Issue - meetings

The Commission considered a report of the Chief Executive concerning the outcome of their deliberations on the Work Programme.  A copy of the report marked ‘G’ is filed with these minutes.

 

With regard to the decision of the Scrutiny Committees, the Commission was updated as follows:

 

(i)         The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee had identified adaptations to the Homes of Disabled People as an issue for scrutiny.  An officer group was currently reviewing policy and operational issues in relation to this and would be reporting to the Committee on its findings.

 

(ii)        The Planning and Environment Committee had now received a report on the scope and operation of the Shire Grants Scheme.  The Committee was satisfied with the current operation of the scheme and has indicated that it would wish to receive a further report in 12 months’ time.

 

RESOLVED:

 

(a)       That the decisions of the Scrutiny Committees regarding their work programme be approved;

 

(b)       That the decision of the Education and Heritage Scrutiny Committee to establish a five member panel to look into Recruitment and Retention of Teachers, be supported;

 

(c)        That Scrutiny Committees be advised of the need to set aside time in October and November to consider the Medium Term Plan and half yearly performance on the current Best Value Performance Plan;

 

(d)       That the Scrutiny Reference Group be asked to consult the Executive on the proposed scrutiny work programme so as to avoid any duplication of effort and ensure efficient use of resources.

 

(e)       That the issue of the production of an Annual Report to the Council be considered further at a future meeting.