What is the scrutiny process?
The overall work of Scrutiny in Swansea is organised by the council's Scrutiny Programme Committee. They organise and manage what Scrutiny will look at each year.
The Scrutiny Programme Committee will look at different issues. The Committee generally meet every month and often hold discussion sessions with Cabinet Members on their portfolio responsibilities. Members of the Public are also able to contribute ideas towards these sessions.
All other work that is carried out by the Scrutiny Councillors is done through different Scrutiny groups:
- Scrutiny Performance Panels. These meet regularly and look at the performance of specific areas for example, social services, education, budgets.
- Scrutiny Inquiry Panels. They look at one topic in depth for 6 to 9 months. They develop a report with evidence and ideas for the relevant Cabinet Member.
- Scrutiny Working Groups. One off meetings looking at an issue of concern and developing comments and ideas.
Each group has a convenor who chairs meetings and engages with Cabinet Members. They ask questions, give views and make recommendations.
How can members of the public get involved in scrutiny?
If you are a member of the public and would like to get involved in scrutiny then there are a number of ways.
Guide for co-opted members of scrutiny panels and working groups
This guidance is for anyone who has been asked to join a scrutiny panel or working group as a co-opted member.
Guide to being a witness at a scrutiny panel or programme committe
The reason that you may have been asked to be a witness at the Scrutiny Programme Committee or at a Scrutiny Panel is because you are knowledgeable on a particular topic that is being looked at.
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Last modified on 02 May 2024