The Centre for Public Scrutiny promotes the value of scrutiny and accountability in modern and effective government and supports non-executives in their scrutiny role
Last update: 05-February-09 11:46
When starting a new scrutiny review it is helpful to go through a project scoping process. Below are some suggested titles for sections of a scoping template. Please feel free to amend based on your experience.
Scrutiny Committee
Enquiry name
Terms of reference
Linked to Corporate Priority/ies:
Summary of enquiry
e.g. to consider the decision / policy / performance, etc
Reason for enquiry
e.g. Request by
Potential outcome/s
What will not be included:
Risks
Members conducting the scrutiny
Possible co-options
Portfolio holder(s)
Key stakeholders/ consultees
Potential witnesses
Research required
Potential visits
Officers
Start date
Approximate meeting dates/topics/participants
Proposed completion date
Report date(s) to committees
Publicity (e.g. of recommendations)
Revision 2 by Adam Pickering
We would like to invite organisations to tender for the event management of our 2011 annual conference. More info
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