The
role of the Policy & Resources Select Committee is to
coordinate the scrutiny function, including to prioritise topics
for scrutiny task and finish groups and to provide an annual report
to the County Council regarding the work of the Select
Committees.
This Select Committee also scrutinises Corporate functions;
reviewing how policies, services and decisions ensure effective use
and management of all resources; how effectively is
crosscutting/corporate policy developed, implemented and
performance evaluated and improved. Efficiency; Human Resources;
Partnership Working; Procurement; Relevant Financial Management
(e.g. budget setting and monitoring final accounts, capital
programme, capital receipts); asset and estate management;
information management (including records management);
communications; use of IT; Health and Safety; corporate policy and
performance; Business Units; Rural Affairs; crime prevention; crime
and disorder and Regulatory Services.