1.

To propose key policies to the Council, including the budget;

2.

To ensure that all action is taken to implement the key policies and objectives of the Council as contained in the Policy Framework, including the setting of secondary policies

3.

To maintain an active dialogue with the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board in ensuring that the overall integrity of the decision making process and the delivery of Council services is maintained

4.

To respond directly or through the Council meeting as appropriate to overview and scrutiny activity or to individual member initiatives formally proposed at a Council meeting

5.

To receive performance management reports including updates on action plans and major projects

6.

To make arrangements for conducting Best Value reviews in accordance with the agreed 5 year Programme

7.

To receive Best Value review reports and to refer these to the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Body for comment prior to consideration of the recommended action plan

8.

To implement the agreed action plan arising from Best Value reviews

9.

To make arrangements for the review of the Best Value process, in consultation with the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board

10.

To pursue as appropriate negotiations on local public service agreements or similar in order to promote the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area and to determine such agreements except where it relates to a matter reserved to the Council for determination.

11.

To perform its functional responsibilities in accordance with the arrangements prescribed in the Executive Procedural Rules within the Council's Constitution.