Management Scrutiny Committee

The key roles of the Scrutiny Committee are:- the scrutiny of Cabinet decisions, in order to make recommendations about service delivery to the Cabinet and full Council; to assist the Cabinet and Council in the development of the Council's budget and policy framework; policy review and development, gathering evidence on issues of local concern and providing an in-depth analysis of policy issues including conducting research, community and other consultation; performance management and improvement, including monitoring efficiency savings, value for money and quality provision; to review and scrutinise the performance of external partners. Issues within the purview of the Management Scrutiny Committee include:- the Corporate Improvement Plan; the Sunderland Strategy; partnerships (including relations with external bodies); enhancing the role and reputation of Sunderland regionally, nationally and internationally; co-ordination and development of the scrutiny function; Asset Management; Property Services and Building Maintenance; Area Frameworks; Corporate Communications; External Assessments; Public Protection and Trading Standards; Governance; Emergency Planning (to refer to appropriate Scrutiny Committee); budget, financial resources and value for money.