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Constitution overview > Chapter 1 - The Articles > Article 7 - Scrutiny > 1. Purpose of Scrutiny
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1.1. Effective overview and scrutiny is essential to enhance the accountability and transparency of the decision making process. The Scrutiny Committees have overall responsibility for the performance of all overview and scrutiny functions (under the Local Government Act 2000 and the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 as amended) on behalf of the Council and ensuring its effectiveness.
1.2. The Councils Scrutiny arrangements shall comprise the Performance Management Board, Corporate Governance Group, Community Development Group and the Partnership Development Group.
1.3. The Corporate Governance Group’s terms of reference are set out in Article 10.
1.4. The Performance Management Board shall be responsible for the Councils formal statutory call in functions.
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