Committee details

Democratic Services Committee

Purpose of committee

Membership 

Terms of Reference / Areas of Responsibility

11 Councillors - politically balanced

·         Review the adequacy of provision by the authority of staff, accommodation and other resources to discharge the democratic services functions;

·         Make recommendations to Council on that provision;

·         Assist in the improvement of the scrutiny and non-executive role acting as a catalyst for improving the relationship between the Cabinet and Scrutiny;

·         Consideration of issues arising from the Annual Improvement Letter in relation to the operation of the Cabinet, Scrutiny and committees generally including member support and development;

·         Member Development project;

·         Review of committee structures;

·         Revisions to the Constitution.

 

 

Membership

Contact information

Support officer: Carol Johnson. Email: carol.johnson@powys.gov.uk

Email: carol.johnson@powys.gov.uk