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Maidstone Borough Council - Overview & Scrutiny Proposal Form

 

Proposer Name

 

 

Proposed Topic

(What?)

 

 

Description and Reason for Review

(Why?)

 

Provide a description of the topic, its background and the reasons why you are suggesting its review. 

 

Link to:

 

Council’s Strategic Plan

 

National/Regional priorities

 

Executive Priorities

 

Outline the link to the:

 

Strategic Plan and Corporate Priorities

National/Regional priorities

Executive Priorities 

 

 

Desired Outcome(s)

(Outcome)

 

Include what you think the review should achieve.

Approach

(How, When and Who)

Such as:

 

Type of research

(desk based?)

Site Visits

 

Sources of Information Required

Previous Council Reports

 

Possible Participants

Evidence collection – written and/or verbal – and from which individuals/bodies

Council Teams i.e. officer interviews

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review Timescale

(When)

Such as:

 

Suggested timeline of the review, e.g. 2 or 3 months.

 

How the review should take place, e.g. at formal committee meetings or a working group.

 

Work Programme Impact: Heavy/Medium/Light

 

 

 

 

Link to CfPS effective scrutiny principles

Select which CfPS effective scrutiny principles would be met through conducting the review:

 

·         Provides a constructive ‘critical friend’ challenge

·         Amplifies public voices and concerns

·         Is Independently led by Councillors  

·         Drives Improvement in Public Services

 

Officer Support

To include:

 

DSO Officer

Policy Officer

Relevant HoS/Senior Officer