Democratic Structure and Roles

The County Council's political structure is based on a Leader and Cabinet model.  It is illustrated in the diagram below:

You can find more information about the Councillors who attend these meetings.

There are three discrete areas which the County Council oversees, namely:-

The Cabinet

Scrutiny Commission

Children and Young People’s Service Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Constitution Committee

Corporate Governance Committee

Development Control and Regulatory Board

Employment Committee

Pension Fund Management Board

Adoption Panel

Approval of Premises Panel Civic Marriages

Children’s Community Homes and Service Monitoring Panel

Complaints Panel (School Curriculum and Religious Education)

County Council Employment Panel

Leicestershire County Council Fostering Panel

Member Conduct Panel

Secure Accommodation Review Panel

Appointment Committee (Chief Officer)

Maintenance and Storage of Explosives Panel

Disputes Panel

Representations Panel (Independent providers of adult social care)

Guardianship Panel

Member Reference Panel on Quality and Safeguarding in Registered Care

Further details about the democratic structures of the County Council.