Terms of
reference
1.
To discharge all the functions of the authority
except:
(a)
those matters which are required by law to be
discharged by the full Council; and,
(b)
all 'local choice' functions set out in Part 2 of the authority's
Constitution which the Council decides should be undertaken by
itself rather than the Cabinet.
2.
To implement the Council’s policies and
spending in accordance with the policy framework and
budget.
3.
To make recommendations on major policy and resource
matters to Council for decision, and ensure that full and proper
consultation occurs on all such proposals.
4.
To give political direction and guidance to and
monitor the performance of the Council.
5.
To provide political accountability for the
Council’s performance to the Council and the Overview &
Scrutiny Committee.
6.
To foster and improve the Council’s
performance as a partner with other stakeholders.
7.
To support, promote and monitor the application of
the Cooperative Council Principles.
Membership
The Leader of the
Council, Deputy Leaders of the Council and the seven other Cabinet
portfolio holders.