The Shadow Authority has one Overview and
Scrutiny Committee, which may commission task and finish groups to
undertake scrutiny projects. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee
will oversee the Shadow Authority’s overall overview and
scrutiny function including the preparation, implementation,
monitoring and review of an annual work programme for overview and
scrutiny.
It will also
scrutinise decisions of the Shadow Executive, and offer advice or
make recommendations on the matter under scrutiny once the Overview
and Scrutiny Committee have considered the issues.
The Shadow Overview
and Scrutiny Committee may make referrals to the Shadow Authority,
the Shadow Executive Committee or appropriate
Committee/Sub-Committee any matter which, following scrutiny, the
Overview and Scrutiny Committee determines should be brought to the
attention of the Shadow Authority, Shadow Executive or the
Committee or Sub-Committee.