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Decision Making Structure Diagram - Enlargement

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Full Council- sets Budget & Policy Framework Oversees work of the CabinetStandards Committee - Ensures elected members follow Code of ConductExecutive (Cabinet) - Implements council policy, makes stategic management decissions, proposes new policies & budgetMembers Area Panels - Assess community needs &influence delivery of servicesOverview & Scrutiny Committee & Sub-committees (5) - Scrutinies executive decissions & performance policy + development policyRegulatory Committees (6) - Make decissions on variety of areas not covered by Cabinet

Council Structure