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Holding the Public Services Board to account for
their performance.
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As the designated Scrutiny Committee for
the PSB:
a)
review or scrutinise the decisions made
or actions taken by the Board;
b)
review or scrutinise the Board’s
governance arrangements;
c)
make reports or recommendations to the
Board regarding its functions or governance
arrangements;
d)
consider matters relating to the Board as
the Welsh Ministers may refer to it and report to the Welsh
Ministers accordingly;
e)
carry out other functions in relation to
the Board that are imposed on it by the Act.
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Maintain a proactive and positive
relationship with the PSB;
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Monitor the performance of the PSB
against partnership plans and priorities as part of the performance
cycle;
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To ensure democratic accountability and
scrutinise the work of the Board;
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Use existing legislative powers as
necessary to put in place joint arrangements, including
‘co-opting’ persons who are not members of the
authority to sit on the committee as required.
Key considerations:
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Performance of the PSB against agreed
objectives;
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Effectiveness of governance arrangements, including
budget management, consultation arrangements, procurement
procedures, risk management, performance management and
accountability arrangements.
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Scrutinising the contribution of the Council to the
partnership;
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Evaluating the overall effectiveness of the
partnership:
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Ensuing public engagement and citizen focused
partnerships and strategies.
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Undertake formal consultation on key documents as
required.
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