Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer

Further to Minute No. 27 (3) of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 30 July 2020 the Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer in relation to the feedback received from the four Overview and Scrutiny Committees and the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board on the Executive/Scrutiny Protocol as attached as an Appendix to the report.

The Cabinet Member for Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services requested that the Overview and Management Board be thanked for its work on the development of the Executive/Scrutiny Protocol and also highlighted the importance of a similar approach in engaging with and holding Partners to account.

Decision Made:

That the Executive/Scrutiny Protocol be approved.

Reason for the Decision:

To comply with a previous decision of the Cabinet (Minute No. 27 (3) of the meeting held on 30 July 2020) seeking the production of an Executive/Scrutiny Protocol in Sefton.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

No alternative options have been considered because a decision is required by the Cabinet.