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.
Service Lead: Governance, Risk & Compliance, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Whilst Head of Scrutiny at Hertfordshire County Council between 2017 and 2024, Natalie reinvigorated scrutiny and raised its profile. Previously she worked to help take forward integrated working between the local clinical commissioning groups and social care. She joined scrutiny in 2005.
Natalie is chair of governors at a successful Hertfordshire secondary school. Here she uses her governance expertise to support and challenge the school.
Director of Practice, Centre for Governance and Scrutiny
Camilla has worked in Scrutiny for the best part of two decades. She has worked across several Councils, including a Unitary, a City Council, and two County Councils including most recently as Head of Scrutiny at Devon County Council, leading a small team to support Councillors in positive challenge. Since graduating from Sussex in Politics and International relations, she has worked across public sector organisations in scrutiny, consultation, policy and lobbying.
Camilla’s governance and review work has spanned all areas of the Council and NHS, and she was the principal health scrutiny officer for eight years. During her time in scrutiny, she has produced in excess of thirty task group review reports including notable work on problem gambling, the armed forces and health systems. Camilla has also taken the lead in the Heart of the South West joint LEP Scrutiny Committee and new and returning Councillor induction being conducted remotely during the pandemic.
Whilst working full time Camilla has completed an MSc in Policy Research from Bristol University and last year completed her MBA and Senior Leader ILM qualification from Exeter University.
For the past year Camilla has worked for the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny running improvement reviews at different Councils as well as refreshing the offer to regional scrutiny networks. For many years Camilla has also run learning sessions for a variety of Councils, Councillors and officers in elements of good governance.
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