Course focus

Drainage Law

Date:
06 September 2010
Venue:
ETC Venues, London
CPD:
4.5

Training programmes

Essential Guide to Overview & Scrutiny Commttiees

Alternative date:

2nd September 2010 - Manchester

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A workshop presented by two experienced practitioners with a programme featuring good practice advice and guidance, case studies which highlight successful strategies, and group exercises which explore different approaches.

If you’re involved in Scrutiny work you already know that it’s different, at times difficult, and often rewarding.

This workshop is for you if you’re:

  • Providing policy and research support to overview & scrutiny committees, or
  • Involved as a committee administrator and looking for an opportunity to broaden your role, or
  • Managing the scrutiny function in your Authority

It will help you to:

  • Reflect on how your Authority is doing
  • Broaden your knowledge and understanding
  • Share good practice with colleagues from other Local Authorities across the country, and
  • Improve your personal effectiveness

Topics covered in the workshop will include:

  • Exploring the role of Overview and Scrutiny
     - Key success factors
  • Working with Members
     - Member-led scrutiny
     - Operating independently
  • Effective management of scrutiny
     - Focused and flexible work programmes
     - Selection criteria
     - Delivering measurable results
  • Organising an investigation
     - Scoping the work
     - Research strategies and tips
     - Advising on lines of enquiry
     - Shaping the report
  • Public and Stakeholder engagement
     - Public involvement in setting the agenda
     - Public involvement in meetings

" Very professional - gave everyone a chance to give input - very interesting to hear examples of other Local Authorities struggling with overview and scrutiny "

Jonathan Regal, London Borough of Barnet

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