Common use of Scrutiny Clause in Contracts

Scrutiny. The member-led Scrutiny Panel within the LCR CA’s structure was established to achieve greater public accountability over decisions made and services delivered within LCR. The Scrutiny Panel will, in particular, intervene if there are concerns about evidence of poor performance and the LCRCA’s response to it. The Scrutiny Panel is responsible for:  undertaking scrutiny reviews into areas of strategic importance for the people of the LCR;  providing a ‘critical friend’ role in helping to shape policy and strategy development; and  monitoring the delivery of the Authority’s strategic plan. In line with the Devolution Act 2016, from May 2017, the Scrutiny Panel will also have the power to:  review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action taken, in connection with the discharge of general functions by the Mayor;  make reports or recommendations to the Mayor with respect to the discharge of any general functions;  make reports or recommendations to the Mayor on matters that affect the Authority’s area or the inhabitants of the area;  direct that a decision is not implemented while under its review; and  recommend that a decision be reconsidered.

Scrutiny. The member-led Scrutiny Panel within the LCR CA’s structure was established to achieve greater public accountability over decisions made and services delivered within LCR. The Scrutiny Panel will, in particular, intervene if there are concerns about evidence of poor performance and the LCRCA’s response to it. The Scrutiny Panel is responsible for:  • undertaking scrutiny reviews into areas of strategic importance for the people of the LCR;  • providing a ‘critical friend’ role in helping to shape policy and strategy development; and  • monitoring the delivery of the Authority’s strategic plan. In line with the Devolution Act 2016, from May 2017, the Scrutiny Panel will also have the power to:  • review or scrutinise decisions made, or other action taken, in connection with the discharge of general functions by the Mayor;  • make reports or recommendations to the Mayor with respect to the discharge of any general functions;  • make reports or recommendations to the Mayor on matters that affect the Authority’s area or the inhabitants of the area;  • direct that a decision is not implemented while under its review; and  • recommend that a decision be reconsidered.