Issue - meetings

Report by Chief Internal Auditor

Consideration was given to a report which provided a summary of potential areas/topics identified by Members in context of the Scrutiny Manual and Framework in order to take forward as part of the Committee’s scrutiny role for 2022-23.

Decision

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee:-

1.    Considered the suggested topics identified in accordance with the agreed process of assessment which is detailed in the Scrutiny Framework and Manual;

2.    Approved the commencement of a Scrutiny Review Panel in relation to Public Consultations, to be led by the Chair, Martin Caldwell and the re-commencement of a Scrutiny Review Panel to further consider Fly Tipping, to be led by Councillor Lynch;

3.    Agreed that Members should confirm to the Chief Internal Auditor within two weeks, their preferences in relation to participation on the Scrutiny Review Panels identified; 

4.    Agreed to obtain a further update in 2023/24 in relation to Waste Management to ascertain how discussions and planned responses to risk have been taken forward by the Council as discussions progress at a national level; and

5.    Noted that the Chief Internal Auditor would assist in finalising a ‘scope’ for the topics with the Members leading the review once further discussion with relevant Senior Managers takes place in order that resources be focused efficiently and effectively.

(Reference:  Report by Chief Internal Auditor, dated 15 September 2022, submitted)