Agenda and minutes

47.1     RESOLVED – that the minutes of the previos meeting of the Committee held on 6 March be confirmed as a correct record

48.1     Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Godfrey Daniel and Elkin. It was noted that Councillors Webb and Bennett were substituting for them. An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Tutt.

Report by Assistant Chief Executive

49.1     The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive regarding a review of scrutiny arrangements.

49.2     The Committee RESOLVED to recommend the County Council to:

1) agree to the revised scrutiny structure as set out in section 2 of the report;

2) agree to the proposed remits of the new Scrutiny Committees and the proposed terms of reference of the Audit Committee as set out in Appendix 4;

3) agree that the Chair of the Audit Committee receive a Special Responsibility Allowance at the rate equivalent to that of the Chair of a scrutiny committee;

4) agree to delegate authority to the Assistant Chief Executive to update the Constitution accordingly; and

5) note the plans to improve scrutiny as set out in the report