Meeting documents

Corporate Scrutiny Sub-Committee (DCC)
Monday 9 June 2008


            Meeting: Corporate Scrutiny Sub-Committee (County Hall, Durham - Committee Room 2 - 09/06/2008 10:00:00 AM)

                  Item: A2 Terms of Reference


         

Corporate Management Scrutiny Committee

9 June 2008

Terms of Reference, Membership and Dates of Meetings
Report of the Head of Overview and Scrutiny
Purpose of Report

1. To confirm the Terms of Reference of this Committee, Membership for 2008/09, and the Dates of Meetings.

Terms of Reference

2. The Council is required under the Constitution to appoint a Corporate Management Scrutiny Committee. The formal terms of reference of the Committee are attached to this report to assist Members.

Membership of Committee 2008/09

3. The Corporate Management Scrutiny Committee will consist of 20 Members plus up to 6 non-voting co-opted members.

Dates of Meetings

4. The Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on the following days:-
Monday 9 June 2008
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Monday 17 November 2008
Monday 23 February 2009

Recommendation

5. You are recommended to note this information.



COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Scrutiny Committee for Corporate Management Issues To fulfil the Overview and Scrutiny role in relation to corporate management issues including:

1. to assist the Executive in the development of the Council’s annual budget and to review and scrutinise budgetary management;

2. to enhance community leadership and improve the way the Council communicates, listens and responds; 3. to use resources effectively;

4. to continually improve the delivery of our services and implement solutions that support local needs, priorities and aspirations;

5. to develop the Council’s capacity to embrace change and improve the way our services are provided;


6. to consider overall Council performance and the Council’s corporate direction and vision


Attachments


 terms of reference 090608.pdf