31—(1) This section applies where a matter is referred to an overview and scrutiny committee by a councillor in accordance with provision made pursuant to section 30(1)(c).
(2) In considering whether or not to exercise any of its powers under section 27(2) in relation to the matter, the committee may have regard to any representations made by the councillor as to why it would be appropriate for the committee to exercise any of its powers under section 27(2) in relation to the matter.
(3) If the committee decides not to exercise any of those powers in relation to the matter, it must notify the councillor of—
(a)its decision; and
(b)the reasons for it.
(4) The committee must provide the councillor with a copy of any report or recommendations which it makes to the council or the executive under section 27(2) in relation to the matter.
(5) Subsection (4) is subject to section 33 (confidential and exempt information).
Commencement Information
I1S. 31 in operation at 2.6.2014 for specified purposes by S.R. 2014/153, art. 3, Sch. 2