Scrutiny
Scrutiny in Rotherham
What is Scrutiny?
Scrutiny is an important process carried out on behalf of the residents of Rotherham by front line councillors, together with experts with specialist knowledge.
We do this by:
- Challenging the Council's performance to raise standards and checking whether our services meet people's needs.
- Examining the Council's Cabinet decisions and holding them to account.
- Looking at issues which affect the well-being of the borough and the community, eg anti-social behaviour or pollution.
- Considering the work of outside bodies, for example, local health services.
Each year we publish an Annual Report and Work Programme, detailing our achievements over the previous 12 months and plans for the year ahead.
The Report and Work Programme takes into account the Council's strategic plans, which include:
The Forward Plan and Key Decisions
How Scrutiny Works
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (OSMB) is made up of a Chair elected by the council, Cllr Glyn Whelbourn, the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the four Scrutiny Select Commissions and the Leader of the Opposition.
OSMB co-ordinates and manages the workload of the Scrutiny Select Commissions, ensuring that scrutiny of Council wide activities and those of other publicly funded bodies in the Rotherham area takes place.
The four Scrutiny Select Commissions are:
Scrutiny Reviews
The Overview and Scrutiny Management board (OSMB) and the Select commissions will carry out a number of in-depth investigations or reviews into issues affecting the Council or the borough.
Scrutiny - What's New
Find out the latest news on Scrutiny in Rotherham
Useful links
Centre for Public Scrutiny - promotes the value of Scrutiny in modern and effective government.
Local Government Association (LGA) - The LGA represents the interests of councils across the country.
Local Government Improvement and Development (LGID) - LGID is part of the Local Government Group and is dedicated to seeking improvement and sharing best practice in local government.
Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) - The LGIU provides an information, advice, training and lobbying service for of local authorities.
Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) - APSE is a non profit making organisation with involvement from elected members, officers and trade unions. It promotes quality public services via networking, the sharing of information and best practice.
Last update: 10/08/2011