Content

a)   
Notes the updated list of dates and items for
inclusion in the Workplan;

 
b)   
Notes the contents of the current Executive Forward
Plan;
 
c)   
Subject to the comments and changes now made,
approves the third iteration of the Workplan, to be attached to the
minutes of the meeting;;
 
d)   
Notes that the Workplan remains a living document
which will be subject to review and may be updated

 
             
i.       
to reflect the changing needs and priorities of
scrutiny; and

 
           
ii.       
following consideration of items requested by the
three scrutiny committees and individual councillors.
 
e)   
Agrees to the proposed process for creating the
2024/25 scrutiny work plan, as set out at paragraphs 5.5 to 5.8 of
the report, in order to reflect the changing needs and priorities
of scrutiny in the final year of the current Council.
 
Reasons for Decisions – To meet the Constitutional
requirements for the Scrutiny Management Board to demonstrate its
strategic responsibility for the Scrutiny function, its overall
responsibility for the direction and management of Scrutiny, and to
fulfil its obligation to develop, approve and monitor the Annual
Scrutiny Workplan.
 
Alternative Options Considered – Not to update the
Scrutiny Workplan - however this would not demonstrate the
Board’s strategic responsibility or provide the necessary
strategic direction to the three Scrutiny Committees.