CMIS Organisation Structure

Provides cross-party scrutiny of the Council's performance and its Budget

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

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 propserity and sustainability of Milton Keynes.

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

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

A Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee comprising representation from Milton Keynes Council, Bedford Borough Council, Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Northamptonshire County Council to scrutinise the progress of the 'Healthier Together Programme' (South East Midlands Acute Services Review).

Considers recomendations in respect of negotiations made between the Council and its employees on issues such as pay and conditions

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 Development Plan documents

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 and reviews the involvement of the Council in its strategic partnerships to ensure that the relationship adds value to the social, environmental or economic well-being of the citizens of Milton Keynes; scrutinises the involvement of the Council in regional and national organisations to ensure value and benefit to Milton Keynes and seeks to ensure that the anticipated needs and aspirations of future Milton Keynes' residents are met in the planning and delivery of new development.

Responsible for the Council's Regulatory functions, including Street Trading and Hackney Carriage / 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 safe environment

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 anf Highways