Resources
The Overview and Scrutiny committee has an overview of and scrutinises the executive in the areas for which they are responsible. They review decisions already taken, undertake scrutiny reviews, review performance, contribute to policy making and policy development and act as a sounding board before major decisions are taken.
The Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee are responsible for:
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Financial Planning, Budgeting, Financial Management, Asset Management, and the Capital Programme
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Housing Benefit, Non Domestic Rates, Council Tax and Council Tax Benefits
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Payroll
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Legal
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Internal Audit
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Debt Management
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Procurement
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The use and development of ICT
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Human Resources
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Health and Safety
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The Greater Gwent (Torfaen) Pension Fund
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Land Charges, Records and Registrars
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Emergency management including business continuity and Risk Management
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Archives
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Mailroom and couriers
The Councillors that sit on the Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee are:
Councillors:
Peter Cathcart (Chair)
Alastair Cunnington
Stuart Evans
Maria Graham
Aneurin James
Ron Jones
John Marshall
Neil Mason
Brian Matthews
Raymond Mills
Sarah Richards
Graham Smith
Brian Whitcombe
Fred Wildgust
The Committee consists of 4 Labour, 2 Independent, 1 Plaid Cymru and 7 Torfaen Peoples Coalition members.
An annual visioning session is held in July, this is where the Members prioritise areas the Committee will focus on throughout the following year. A copy of the Resources Overview & Scrutiny Work Programme| is available to download.