Meeting documents

Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Sub-Committee (DCC)
Monday 7 July 2008


            Meeting: Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Sub-Committee (County Hall, Durham - Committee Room 1b - 07/07/2008 10:00:00 AM)

                  Item: A2 Terms of Reference of the Committee - Report of Head of Overview and Scrutiny


         

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 Developing Lifelong Learning 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 Developing Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee will consist of 20 Members, to include the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee, plus co-opted members.

Dates of Meetings

4. The Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on the following days:-

7 July 2008
22 September 2008
15 December 2008
23 March 2009

Recommendation

5. You are recommended to note this information.

Contact: Feisal Jassat Tel: 0191 383 3506
feisal.jassat@durham.gov.uk
COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Scrutiny Committee for the Development of Lifelong Learning

Membership
20 Councillors and 5 voting church and parent governor representatives and up to 6 non-voting co-optees.		 To fulfil the Overview and Scrutiny role in relation to:

1. all of the functions of the Council as an education authority under relevant Education legislation;

2. all functions of the Council in so far as they relate to the provision of opportunities for education, training and learning outside the school environment including preschool, adult and community learning;

3. all of the Council’s functions in relation to the arts and sport to enhance the quality of life for local people;

4. the provision and management of museums, art galleries, archives and local history activities, libraries and other like facilities;

5. the following strategic objectives · to improve provision for early learning for our children;

· to improve educational attainment for all children in our schools and inspire them to enjoy learning throughout their lives;

· to provide high quality learning opportunities for all to gain enjoyment, achievement, progression and enhanced employment projects;

· to support the development of an adaptable and skilled workforce;

· to improve recreational, creative and cultural opportunities and promote a sense of cultural identity;

· to consider relevant Plans and Strategies relating to the Sub-Committee’s area of responsibility.


Attachments


 Item 2.pdf