Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the endorsement of the Executive Scrutiny Protocol and recommendation to Council to adopt it as an Annex to the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure rules in the Constitution.
topline: The Council has decided to endorse the Executive Scrutiny Protocol and recommend its adoption as an Annex to the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure rules.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves procedural matters within the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Director of Law and Governance", "Leader of the Council"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://milton-keynes.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1622
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: a) Decisions RESOLVED: 1) That Cabinet: a) endorsed the Executive Scrutiny Protocol at Annex A to the report; and b) recommended to Council to adopt the Protocol as an Annex to the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure rules in the Constitution. 2) That authority be delegated to the Director of Law and Governance, in consultation with the Leader of the Council to make minor typographical or consequential amendments prior to the document being referred to full Council. b) Reasons for decisions Recommendations adopted for the reasons given in the report. c) Alternative options considered See report for any alternative options considered.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025