Guildford & Waverley Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee

The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee is to be established by Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council (“the councils”) in accordance with Section 101 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (Appointment of committees).   Role and responsibilities of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee:  

1.    To exercise the overview and scrutiny functions of the two Councils in relation to all matters to be determined by the Joint Executive Committee.  

2.    To exercise the right to call-in, for reconsideration, decisions made by the Joint Executive Committee, or key decisions taken, but not yet implemented, by an officer in respect of any function delegated to them by the Joint Executive Committee.  

3.    To arrange for the discharge of its functions by an Officer, of either Waverley Borough Council or Guildford Borough Council, and in doing so will set out clearly any limits upon such delegation.  

4.    To establish a Sub-Committee or a working group to assist the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee in its work and in doing so will set clear terms of reference for them.