Our Policy and Review Panels help to develop council
policies, examine Cabinet decisions and review issues affecting our residents
and businesses.
The work programme for the Community Policy and Review Panel
includes housing, care in the community and health matters.
Main responsibilities:
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To review the Cabinet's forward plan and examine
any issues this highlights
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To advise the Cabinet on policies and issues
referred to them
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To examine any matters referred by the Council
or the Cabinet
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To consider issues affecting the Borough and to
make recommendations as appropriate
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To make recommendations to the Council and the
Cabinet on future policy options and initiatives
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To examine decisions made by the Council and
Cabinet and raise issues
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To 'call in' a decision of the Cabinet (or under
delegated powers to a Portfolio Holder) for investigation if it considers it to
be unsound and to request the matter to be reconsidered or referred to the full
Council
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To maintain a current work programme for each
panel
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To act as a 'select committee' by examining
issues in depth, calling witnesses, receiving reports and producing findings
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To review the performance of the Cabinet and the
senior officer structure