How to attend a Scrutiny meeting and what to expect

Overview and Scrutiny

• Scrutiny meetings are open and transparent and public are welcome to attend.

• Scrutiny Panels meet approximately 6-weekly

• Management Committee meet monthly

• Additional meetings are held when appropriate.

Meetings

• Most meetings held during the day and are

accessible and within easy reach by public transport

• All public meetings have an agenda published 7 days before the meeting setting out items for discussion & including background information

Scrutiny meetings are published on the Council website www.kirklees.gov.uk/scrutiny

• No notice to attend required

• If you wish you can attend for part of the meeting only

• Meetings are formal although the Chair

will conduct in a friendly and courteous manner

• Dedicated seating area for members of the public

• Public can potentially speak at Chair’s discretion

• Some meetings are webcast to increase public

accessibility to meetings, - these can be viewed from the Council’s website

For further information, please contact the Scrutiny Team:

01484 221000

scrutiny.governance@kirklees.gov.uk

Crown Court Buildings Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT