The purpose of this report is to set out the Committee work programme for 2010/11, to give an opportunity to consider possible training and to note the broad principles behind scrutiny.

Report of the Head of Democratic Services attached.

There was a suggestion that co-opted members be sought, in order to gain experience for the committee from different areas of the community.  These included seeking someone from the Children and Young People’s Board and a young person leaving care.  The Chairman agreed to take this suggestion to the meeting between overview and scrutiny Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen being held on Monday 21 June 2010.

The committee requested that it receive a ‘digest’ which provided information on any issues that arose within the committee’s remit and a summary of events that would be taking place.

RESOLVED that the following items be received at the next committee meeting, subject to any amendments at the agenda planning meeting:

·        School exam results

·        Preventative Services, and budgetary constraints – to include a review of the effectiveness of the ‘Quindrat’ arrangements

·        An update on efficiencies

Report attached.  

RESOLVED:

(1) That the changes to the Constitution (relating to Part 4) as set out in Appendix A of the report be agreed.