Issue - meetings

(1)       Mr Kit Smith suggested that there should be a standing item to this Board to update them on the work of the Select Committees.

(2)       Mr Smith informed the Board that he had submitted an assessment form setting out a proposal for him to act as a Rapporteur.  Mr Wickenden reminded Members that at their last meeting they had considered a report on the process for the Rapporteur scheme and a draft assessment form for proposals and had Members had made a number of suggestions. This was in the process of going to Cabinet Members and Chief Officers Group for their feedback.  Therefore it would be premature to consider a Rapporteur proposal. 

(3)       Mrs Tweed raised the matter of the number of POSC in a year and especially the July cycle when her POSC had been poorly attended. Mr Hotson agreed to speak with her about this outside of the meeting.

(4)       Mr Horne emphasised the importance of reminding Members that their meetings are being webcast and that they should take care about how they refer to individuals. 

(5)       Mrs Allen referred to the challenge that she was having to get health related items on the agenda for her POSC.  The Chairman and Overview, Scrutiny and Localism Manager were supporting her with this.

(6)       Mr Wickenden referred to the issue of the officer culture and the importance of raising the profile of Overview and scrutiny in order to get full engagement.

(7)       RESOLVED that the comments be noted.