s 9FD Dealing with references under section 9FC(1)(c)
(1) This section applies where a matter is referred to an overview and scrutiny committee by a member of a local authority in accordance with provision made pursuant to section 9FC(1)(c). (2) In considering whether or not to exercise any of its powers under section 9F(2) in relation to the matter, the committee may have regard to— (a) any powers which the member may exercise in relation to the matter by virtue of section 236 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (exercise of functions by local councillors in England), and (b) any representations made by the member as to why it would be appropriate for the committee to exercise any of its powers under section 9F(2) in relation to the matter. (3) If the committee decides not to exercise any of those powers in relation to the matter, it must notify the member of— (a) its decision, and (b) the reasons for it. (4) The committee must provide the member with a copy of any report or recommendations which it makes to the authority or the executive under section 9F(2) in relation to the matter. (5) Subsection (4) is subject to section 9FG (confidential and exempt information).