Purpose of the Module

To consider the role of scrutiny in the council, to review methods of effective scrutiny and to identify good practice and top tips.

Perfect for

• Councillors in a scrutiny role
• Councillors in a leadership role subject to scrutiny
• Councillors involved in joint scrutiny e.g. of health functions

Module Content

• The statutory requirements for scrutiny
• Call-in of decisions
• Scrutiny of policy development
• Scrutiny of health and other services
• Methodologies of scrutiny
• Examples of best practice and top tips

Skills Framework

Addresses all the skills but particularly

• Political understanding
• Scrutiny and challenge
• Regulating and monitoring

Outcomes

That councillors involved in scrutiny are clear on options for approaching their role and best practice examples.