This committee was formed on 11 October 2017 as an amalgamation of the Audit Committee and the Standards Committee. For all the agenda and papers of those previous committees, please go to 'Committees No Longer Active'. (on the Home Page)

Comprises the Leader of the Council and nine Cabinet Members (appointed by the Leader) and is responsible for exercising all Executive Functions

Determines whether certain categories of duty to be undertaken by a member of the Council should be considered as approved for the purposes of the Member Allowance Scheme. The Committee also approves expenditure on foreign travel by officers.

Responsible for various issues relating to the employment of Chief and Deputy Chief Officers, including appointment and dismissal, appeals against dismissal, terms of conditions of employment and performance pay. Can also delegate to the Chief Executive or her nominee authority to deal with particular appointments and dismissals.

Considers planning applications in respect of minerals and waste, County Council development and Village Green status

The Essex Climate Action Commission brings together academics, politicians and business leaders to identify ways in which the Council can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality, reduce waste and increase the amount of green infrastructure and biodiversity in the county, whilst also inspiring others to do the same.

Committee that brings together representatives of councils across Essex and the Fire and Police Services to oversee the work of the Essex Traveller Unit to bring education, health and welfare services to Gypsies and Travellers, to supervise approved sites

Consists of members from County, District/Borough and City Councils and the Clinical Commissioning Groups with a duty to encourage integrated working.

Including representatives of fund scheme members the Board ensures the administration and investments comply with regulations and legislation.

Comprises representatives of the 15 local authorities in wider Essex, a co-opted member and two independent members. Meets at least four times a year to scrutinise the work of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, exercising the function as a critical friend, in support of the Commissioner.

All 75 members of the Council meet together five times a year in public to set the annual budget; determine policy; approve the Constitution and any changes to it; discuss motions put forward by members of the Council; and ask questions of the Leader, Cabinet Members and Committee Chairmen.

As part of the Joint Working Agreement between Essex County Council and Braintree District Council, the Great Notley JVPB was established to: discuss and formulate strategy taking both parties aspirations into consideration, agree specific projects/schemes at the facility and the funding of them, review feedback in relation to the facility and make appropriate provisions to consult locally.

This meeting is not open to members of the public

Reviews overall strategic direction, policies and priorities of the Cabinet and Council including the overall corporate revenue and capital budget strategy, financial resources, equality and diversity, procurement and the transformation programme.

Reviews and scrutinises matters relating to the planning, provision and operation of health services in the County of Essex. Including primary, secondary, tertiary care, and public health, and may involve reviewing the work of commissioners (such as local clinical commissioning groups), providers of health services (such as hospitals) and other organisations in the health sector.

Exercises a scrutiny function on matters relating to children and young people, families, education, adult social care, special needs and safeguarding. Comprises 18 Members

Exercises a scrutiny function on matters relating to environment, economic growth and infrastructure, sustainability, highways and transportation, libraries, planning communities, waste and recycling and trading standards. Comprises 14 Members

The Accountability Board Forward Plans are located under Public Documents