Terms of
Reference
(i)
conduct scrutiny reviews or policy development
projects approved by the Overview and
Scrutiny Commission from an agreed work-programme developed by the
Panel, preparing such evidence-based reports and recommendations as
it deems necessary.
(ii)
at the direction of the Overview and Scrutiny
Commission:
·
review and/or scrutinise decisions made or actions
taken in connection with the discharge of any of the
Council’s functions;
·
consider any matter affecting the Borough or its
residents or businesses.
(iii)
have responsibility for performance monitoring
activities such as:
·
to receive appropriate performance data reports on
the work of the relevant Department
·
to question any relevant Executive portfolio holder
and officers thereon.
·
to require reports on such topics / subjects in the
departments remit as they deem necessary.
(iv)
Where appropriate refer to the Overview and Scrutiny
Commission any such issues, arising from the outcome of the
scrutiny process, that it considers should be reported to
Council.
(v)
In addition the Adult Social Care, Health and
Housing Overview and Scrutiny Panel (ASCH&H) will:
·
undertake all the statutory functions of a scrutiny
committee in accordance with Sections 244-246 (and regulations made
under those sections) of the National Health Service Act 2006, as
amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and subsequent
legislation. The power to refer to the
Secretary of State concerns over consultations regarding
substantial development or variation in health services is reserved
for Council decision.
·
through constructive challenge and accountability,
work with the Executive, the Health and Wellbeing Board and Health
Service Providers to help ensure good health services are provided
to residents of Bracknell Forest,
reducing health inequalities, and helping everyone to stay fit and
lead healthy lives.
·
recommend to Council that it appoints
representatives to the following committees as and when it deems
appropriate:
o
The Joint East Berkshire Health Overview and
Scrutiny Committee.
o
The Joint East Berkshire Health Overview and
Scrutiny Committee with Buckinghamshire County Council.