Council

Question 1

Define the executive-style of decision-making and identify and explain the two systems available to the council.

Answer 1

executive = leader or mayor
2 systems - leader or mayor > mayor is elected by local electorate vs leader holds all powers and can delegate them
main difference = leader model elects by cabinet, ayoral model elects by local electorate - to make decisions and choose leader

Question 2

Outline the roles and powers of scrutiny committees.

Answer 2

council watchdog
examine decisions and reccomendations
monitor performance of services
review services, budget and policies
examine councils decisions and activities

Question 3

Briefly explain FIVE advantages and/or disadvantages of the executive-style decision making system compared to the committee system.

Answer 3

less room for video opinions on decisions
more responsibility appointed to a clear leader
decisions are scrutinised to be more equal/fair to everyone