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Meeting of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 03/04/2001
Outcome of Overview and Scrutiny Workshop Held on 15th March 2001



OUTCOME OF OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY WORKSHOP HELD ON 15TH MARCH 2001

Members of each Overview and Scrutiny Committee were invited to think of 2 ideas for short term change/improvement:-

Overview and Scrutiny Committee 1 (Corporate)

1. Public Participation Issues

A need to give notice of subject wish to speak on; how much time allocated to speak; particular slot in the meeting; production of a specific protocol.

2. Name of Committee and Publicity

§ Request for more catchy/snazzy name;
§ Press releases – papers and local radio stations
§ Letters to Town and Parish Councils/Chambers of Commerce

Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2 (Community)

1. Seating Arrangements

Discussion about most suitable seating arrangements.

2. Pre and Post Committee Remarks


Overview and Scrutiny Committee 3 (Environment)

1. Venue

§ Choice of room and seating arrangements
§ Choose different venues around Waverley to meet
§ Attendance by Portfolio Holders
§ Attendance by Officers

2. Forward Work Programme

§ Encouragement of discussion – Informed/formal debates
§ Communication to public
§ Formation of Sub-Groups