Common use of Specific Functions Clause in Contracts

Specific Functions. Policy development and review. Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its Sub- Committees may: i) Assist Council Assembly and the Executive in the development of its Budget and Policy Framework by in-depth analysis of policy issues; ii) Conduct research, community and other consultation in the analysis of policy issues and possible options; iii) Consider and implement mechanisms to encourage and enhance community participation in the development of policy options; iv) Question members of the Executive and Chief Officers about their views on issues and proposals affecting the area; and v) Liase with other external organisations operating in the area, whether national, regional or local, to ensure that the interests of local people are enhanced by collaborative working. vi) Decide whether to consult with Community Council’s as part of the consideration of the Budget and Policy Framework. i) Review and scrutinise the decisions made by and performance of the Executive and Council Officers both in relation to individual decisions and over time; ii) Review and scrutinise the performance of the Council in relation to its policy objectives, performance targets and/or particular service areas; iii) Question members of the Executive and Chief Officers about their decisions and performance, whether generally in comparison with service plans and targets over a period of time, or in relation to particular decisions, initiatives or projects; iv) Make recommendations to the Executive and/or Council Assembly arising from the outcome of the scrutiny process; v) Review and scrutinise the performance of other public bodies in the area and invite reports from them by requesting them to address the scrutiny committee/sub-committee and local people about their activities and performance; and vi) Question and gather evidence from any person (with their consent).