Terms of Reference for the Scrutiny and Performance Committee

Constitution

The Committee consists of 9 members with a quorum of 3.

Terms of Reference

Scrutiny

• To undertake policy reviews with a view to improving the Authority’s performance.

Performance

• To monitor aspects of service performance.

Delegation

• To set local standards and targets.
• To select areas for investigation on its own initiative (as well as undertaking tasks allocated to it by the Authority).
• To approve changes to the Review Programme.
• Reporting to:  Minutes go to the Strategy and Resources Committee

Frequency of Meetings

The committee will meet six times each year.

(New Committee separated from the Audit function - established by the Fire Authority on 3 June 2005).

• To develop local performance standards and targets
• To check whether priorities are being met.
• To examine services provided and make recommendations as to how service improvements can be put in place.
• To appoint ad hoc task and finish groups as necessary.

Members:

Francis, J. Chairman Con
Reade, R. Vice Chairman Con
Billson, D. Con
Lawson, I. Con
Morrison, G. Con
Wells, J. Con
Rigby, A. City Ind Alliance
Easton, R. Lib Dem/Staff Ind Allia
Walker, Mrs E. BNP