Guide to the Call-in process
The call-in process: The meeting to consider the call-in (step 2)
- O&S Management Committee must then meet within 5 clear working days of receipt of the call-in request to consider whether the principles of decision-making have, or have not, been followed. If it does not meet within this period the decision will take effect on the expiry of that period.
- Arrangements for the meeting will be made by the Designated Scrutiny Officer in consultation with the Chairman of the O&S Management Committee, including the time, date, venue and process to be followed for the meeting. The decision maker and appropriate colleagues will be notified of the call-in.
- Agenda papers for the meeting will depend on the specific case, but may include:
- A report describing the background to the decision and call-in request, the process to be followed for the meeting and the options available to O&S Management Committee
- The original notice of the decision plus any appendices
- Any further information considered useful and relevant by the Chairman of the O&S Management Committee
- The process for the meeting will depend on the specific case, but may include:
- An opportunity for public participation
- A representative of those councillors who requested the call-in outlining their concerns with reference to the principles of decision-making
- The decision maker (and supporting colleagues) responding to the points raised with reference to the principles of decision-making
- Members of O&S Management Committee discussing the evidence presented and asking the call-in requestor(s) and decision maker questions
- Call-in requestor(s) and the decision maker making any final comments
- Members of O&S Management Committee debating the matter and agreeing its resolution