Appendix C

Terms of Reference:  to achieve a closer and more productive link between the Executive and Overview and Scrutiny as the Council develops budget plans for the future.

This will be done by:  

Revenue:

·       Considering the information and assumptions used to create the strategic revenue projection

·       Reviewing and where possible proposing additional savings

·       Assessing the link between the use of resources and the strategic priorities of the Council

Capital:

·       Considering the level of resources available to support the programme

·       Reviewing areas of the programme that are direct funded

·       Considering proposed schemes for inclusion in the programme

The Budget Working Group will report back to the Strategic Leadership and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee with any conclusions and / or recommendations.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee will report to the Executive on the outcome of its deliberations in line with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.