CMIS Organisation Structure

Provides cross-party consideration of the Council's budget and finances with a view to establishing and maintaining resources which are fit for purpose and address the needs and aspirations of the people of Milton Keynes and the Council's priotities

Puts forward proposals for the Council's budget and main policies and makes day-to-day decisions on Council services.

Scrutinises the provision of services, the achievement of targets and the provision of resources to support the creation of positive outcomes for the children and young people of Milton Keynes so that they can be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being.

Considers complaints in respect of the Members Code of Conduct which have been referred for investigation.

Undertakes policy development work relating to support services, partnership working and cross-cutting issues

Takes some of the most important decisions on the Council's major policies, such as the budget and Council Tax levels.

Deals with planning applications.

Scrutinises the provision of services, the achievement of targets and the provision of resources to assist in the strategic planning of the city for the benefit of its residents and to enhance the economic prosperity and sustainability of Milton Keynes

Undertakes policy development work relating to services within the Environment Directorate

Considers any decisions taken by Cabinet, or delegated to officers, which are called-in.

Scrutinises services external to the Council, including the body charged with overseeing the growth of Milton Keynes

Scrutinises the provision of services, the achievement of targets and the provision of resources to help improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Milton Keynes.

Scrutinises health services, chiefly the NHS locally

Considers recommendations in respect of negotiations made between the Council and its Employees on issues such as pay and conditions.

Considers recommendations in respect of negotiations made between the Council and its Employees on issues such as pay and conditions.

Undertakes policy development work relating to services within the Learning ans Development Directorate

Responsible for the Council's licensing functions, including public entertainment, and house to house and street collections.

To hear and determine applications where objections and/ or representations have been received.

Cabinet Advisory Group. To advise on the content of individual Develpment Plan Documents.

The LSP sets the long term strategic direction for the Borough. It will exercise a leadership and governing role through identifying and articulating the needs and aspirations of local communities. The central role of the full LSP is as the guardian of the major policy document for the borough of Milton Keynes – the Sustainable Community Strategy.

The LSP Executive takes decisions on behalf of the LSP and have responsibility for securing delivery of the Sustainable Community Strategy and Local Area Agreement.

Decisions which are taken by an individual Councillor or Officer.

Forum for elected representative of Tenants and Residents Associations - Now Disolved

Looks in detail at the housing service and assists in its improvement

Sets and prioritises the work programme for each of the Select Committees. It is also responsible for receiving performance information to inform this work.

To oversee the conduct of the review of parish electoral arrangements.

Scrutinises the Council's performance across the whole range of its services

Responsible for the Council's Regulatory functions, including Street Trading and Hackney Carriage and Private Hire taxi policy.

To hear and determine applications and reviews of licences where objections or representations have been made.

The governing body of SaferMK responsible for approving and ensuring the delivery of the three year SaferMK plan for the reduction of crime, fear of crime, anti-social behaviour, substance misuse and re-offending.

Scrutinises the provision of services, the achievement of targets and the provision of resources to assist in creating a sense of place and a safe and strong diverse community in Milton Keynes, and in reducing crime and disorder by supporting and challenging the residents of the borough, the Council and its partners in the work of operating and maintaining housing, transport and a safe environment.

Undertakes policy development work relating to services within the Neighbourhood Services Directorate

Deals with the ethical standards of Councillors by being resposponsible for the Council's Code of Conduct.

Considers action to be taken in respect of breaches of the Members Code of Conduct

Advisory Group to the Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways.