How to use the Scrutiny Process to raise a notice of concern.

1. Notice of
Concern

2. A Notice of Concern (NOC) must be
issued within 3 working days of the
publication of the Cabinet agenda
Cabinet Agenda
published
Must be issued by Chair of Scrutiny or Scrutiny
Panel Lead Member

3. Notice of Concern:
• In writing
• Grounds for concern
• Proposed course of
action

4. Asst Director of Legal &
Governance
Copy: Cabinet Member
Copy: Chair of Scrutiny
Notice of Concern

5. Cabinet Member, in consultation
with the Leader of the Council and
the relevant Director has full
discretion on how to proceed.
Defer item for
further
consideration
Continue with
item on
agenda
Try to address
concerns
before meeting

6. What happens next?
• Withdrawal of NOC
• Formal announcement
at Cabinet
• Call-In?

7. Cabinet Agenda published
NOC must be issued in writing within 3 working
days of agenda being published.
Sent to: Asst Director: Legal & Governance
Cc: Cabinet Member and Chair of Scrutiny
Cabinet Member decides how to proceed
(in consultation with Leader and Director/s)
NOTICE OF CONCERN - SUMMARY
Defer Item Continue
Address
concerns

8. For further information, please
contact the Scrutiny Team:
01484 221700
scrutiny.governance@kirklees.gov.uk
2nd Floor, Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield