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Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) is a statutory function of all councils operating an executive model of decision making.  In BCP Council, O&S activity is carried out by four O&S committees formed of councillors and co-opted members.  There is a requirement to report on the work of O&S to Council, to ensure good visibility of the function and Council ownership of any improvements required.

The annual report contains a summary of O&S activity undertaken over 2019-23, reflections on working practices and an action plan identifying strategic improvements to the O&S function.

All O&S Committees will receive the annual report for consideration, providing opportunity for comment prior to the supply of the final report to Council.

The Overview and Scrutiny Specialist presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) was a statutory function of all councils operating an executive model of decision making.  In BCP Council, O&S activity was carried out by four O&S committees formed of councillors and co-opted members.  There was a requirement to report on the work of O&S to Council, to ensure good visibility of the function and Council ownership of any improvements required.

The annual report contained a summary of O&S activity undertaken over 2019-23, reflections on working practices and an action plan identifying strategic improvements to the O&S function.

All O&S Committees would receive the annual report for consideration, providing opportunity for comment prior to the supply of the final report to Council.

There were no questions from the Committee and the Chair thanked the Overview and Scrutiny Specialist for her report and for the clear steer to ensure the Committee had a positive impact on scrutinising items.

RESOLVED that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the annual report and associated action plan.