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This Scrutiny Protocol provides guidance regarding overview and scrutiny committees in English institutions with devolved powers.
Regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)
Setting a minimum standard for the examination of charity accounts.
Guidance to support local authorities and their partners to deliver effective health scrutiny.
The process departments should follow when making appointments that require a scrutiny hearing by House of Commons select committees, and a list of relevant posts.
This page contains guidance for Accounting Officers to supplement the core guidance contained in Managing Public Money.
Guidance to ensure councils, combined authorities and combined county authorities are aware of the purpose of overview and scrutiny and how to conduct it effectively.
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