Scrutiny has the power to “call-in” a decision made by Cabinet or an officer with delegated authority. It has a very specific purpose and operates differently to other aspects of Scrutiny.
This course aims to equip lawyers to understand their role and the support they should provide to members and officers. It will be of relevance to Scrutiny Officers in establishing good practice and practical ways of delivering robust call-in Scrutiny.
The course will cover relevant legislation and intention of call-in, the realities of setting up the call-in meeting and exploring what happens next. It will be a practical session with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.
Director of Practice – Governance & Devolution, Centre for Governance and Scrutiny
Natalie Rotherham was, until recently, the Service Lead: Governance, Risk & Assurance at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. In that role, she managed teams responsible for information governance, committee services, internal governance, risk, and security.
Previously, she served as Head of Scrutiny at Hertfordshire County Council. Her Scrutiny work has included considerable experience working with external partners, particularly across the health sector, and more broadly supporting members in committees and task and finish groups. She has supported members conducting scrutiny on SEND, Gambling Harms, Hate Crime, the county’s 3-day budget scrutiny and the annual deep dive into the patient experience and outcomes as part of the health scrutiny function.
Natalie is committed to ensuring scrutiny is robust and respected, working with members and officers to ensure residents interests are represented. She has led induction for new and returning councillors, external training for local government lawyers; and has mentored staff. Additionally, she has worked across a range of local government services and partners.
Natalie is an LGA peer reviewer, CfGS associate and was a chair of governors.
Public Sector Director, Grant Thornton UK LLP
Camilla de Bernhardt Lane is Governance and Leadership Director for the Public Sector at Grant Thornton, and a nationally recognised leader in governance, scrutiny and organisational improvement. She has built a reputation for shaping policy and practice across the UK, combining commercial acumen with deep expertise in accountability, culture and system reform.
Camilla has led high-profile governance and transformation work for councils, public bodies and charities, including supporting organisations in crisis to stabilise and improve. She has contributed directly to national policy, legislation and statutory guidance, and is a respected voice in the governance and scrutiny field.
A charity trustee with an MBA and MSc in Policy Research, she brings credibility, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery experience at both national and local level.
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