What do Overview and Scrutiny Committees do?
Overview and Scrutiny Committees are one of the ways that county councillors work together to check that the people of Staffordshire are receiving the best possible services. They don't just look at services delivered by the county council, but also services provided by local partners like the NHS and the Police.
Overview and Scrutiny Committees cannot make decisions or take on individual complaints, but they can explore issues in depth and make recommendations to the council cabinet (decision makers) and other purchasers and providers of public services.
Each committee meets at least six times per year with additional meetings also taking place when they are required. They are made up of county councillors from the different political parties represented on the county council.
Some committees also have a number of co-opted members who are either district or borough councillors or who are co-opted for their particular expertise.
