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 For all the agenda and papers of those previous committees, please go to 'Committees No Longer Active'.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.

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

Statutory body which acts as a forum for leaders from the health and care system in Essex to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. The Board has a statutory duty, with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), to produce a joint strategic needs assessment and a joint health and wellbeing strategy for the local population.

The PAB assists with ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation and to ensure the effective and efficient governance and administration of the (Local Government Pension Scheme) Essex Pension Fund.

The ISC is a sub Committee of the Essex Pension Fund Strategy Board and ensures that the Essex Pension Fund's Investments comply with the relevant regulations and legislation.

The PSB ensures that the administration of the (Local Government Pension Scheme) Essex Pension Fund and its Fund investments comply with the relevant regulations and legislation through the Investment Steering Committee (ISC).

Comprises representatives of the 15 local authorities in wider Essex 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.

Responsible for various issues relating to the employment of Senior Managers, including appointment and dismissal, appeals against dismissal, terms of conditions of employment and performance pay. Can also delegate to the Chief Executive or his nominee authority to deal with particular appointments and dismissals. This committee was formed on 14 July 2020. Prior to this date, a similar function was undertaken by the Committee to Determine the Pay and Conditions of Employment of Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers and its sub committees. For all the agenda and papers of those previous committees, please go to 'Committees No Longer Active'. (on the Home Page)

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