New Constitutional arrangements introduced by the Local Government Act 2000 give a clear separation of powers between decision makers i.e. the Executive (in Doncaster Council, this is the Mayor and Cabinet) and non-Executive Members i.e. Overview and Scrutiny Members.
One of the key roles of Overview and Scrutiny Members is to hold the Executive to account for its decisions. This seeks to promote accountability and transparency and give an influential and important role to backbench Members.
Where Overview and Scrutiny Members believe there have been defects within the decision making process or there are specific negative impacts likely to arise from the decision, they may "Call-In" a decision within a specified timescale (the Call-In period). During this time implementation of the decision is suspended whilst it is re-examined by the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (OSMC). Overview and Scrutiny Members cannot change the decision but they can request the Executive (or in certain cases full Council) reconsider the decision in light of the concerns expressed.
You will find below a copy of the Call-In Procedure and Call-In Protocol (which also includes the Call-In Form) for further guidance.
Please note that the above documents will be made available shortly but in the meantime you can contact the Scrutiny Team for further guidance and assistance.
