Decision details

Consideration was given to a report which explained that on 18 May 2017 Council agreed to introduce an Audit and Scrutiny Committee to take forward the functions of the previous Audit Committee and the scrutiny functions of the previous Performance Review and Scrutiny Committee.  The Audit and Scrutiny Committee was advised at its first meeting on 27 June 2017 that Members and Officers would be required to consider practice to ensure the functions of the  new Committee are appropriately fulfilled.  The report provided Members with a further update on the preparations for the holding of a development day and provided a framework for items for discussion.

Decision

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee;

a)    noted the current circumstances; and

b)    considered the framework of items for discussion at development session to be arranged.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 25 August 2017, submitted)