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Scrutiny
Overview and Scrutiny in Harrogate District
Introduction to Overview and Scrutiny
Overview and Scrutiny is the process by which the
Executive (Cabinet) is held to public account. This 'critical
friend' challenge is an important role for non-executive members of
the Council and is undertaken on behalf of the residents of the
district. Council policy and issues of local concern are reviewed
and local people can be involved in this process.

"The Executive
now sees the Overview and Scrutiny commissions as an integral, and
very useful, part of the Council's political process."
Councillor Caroline Bayliss
Chair - Overview and Scrutiny Coordinating
Board