Are you interested in being a Voluntary Sector representative at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils Scrutiny Committees?
Be vocal and help make a difference... Become a Co-opted Member on one of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Scrutiny Committees.
Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for:
- Holding the Cabinet to account
- Policy Review and Development
- Reviewing and scrutinising the performance of the Council and help drive improvements in services.
- External scrutiny
Overview and Scrutiny Committees help ensure local public services are delivered effectively and efficiently and have wide ranging powers to investigate areas of local interest.
Scrutiny can question decision takers, call in expert witnesses or hear evidence from other local stakeholders. Investigations are not restricted to Council run services, any area of interest to the local community may be investigated by scrutiny.
There are currently vacancies for Voluntary Sector Co-opted representative on three Scrutiny Committees.
- Sustainable Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny
- Aspirational Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny
- Healthier Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny
For further information regarding the role of each scrutiny committee or wish to join the online event on 14th August at 10am to discuss further please contact karen.vowles@vamt.net
