CMIS Organisation Structure

The Appeals Panel considers and determines appeals and complaints relating to the Transport Service administered by the Directorate of Children's Services.

The Appointments Committee make recommendations to the full Council on the appointment of the Chief Executive and deals with the selection, appointment and terms and conditions of Directors of the Council.

This Committee deals with the overview of external and internal audit reports and recommendations. It also deals with matters relating to financial management, internal control systems and the promotion and maintenance of high standards of conduct within the Council.

The Council appoints five Area Committees comprising the local ward councillors for the area concerned. Area Committees involve, consult and represent the local community on issues affecting local people. Brierley Hill Area Committee covers the electoral wards of Brierley Hill, Brockmoor & Pensnett, Kingswinford North & Wall Heath, Kingswinford South and Wordsley.

The Cabinet comprises the Leader and Cabinet Members each with a defined portfolio (or areas of responsibility). Collectively, the Cabinet makes decisions affecting local services and makes recommendations to the full Council on the overall policy direction.

The Council appoints five Area Committees comprising the local ward councillors for the area concerned. Area Committees involve, consult and represent the local community on issues affecting local people. Central Dudley Area Committee covers the electoral wards of Castle & Priory, Netherton, Woodside & St Andrew's, Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood, St James's and St. Thomas's.

This Committee is involved with the overview and scrutiny of matters associated with functions exercised by the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services

The Community Forums are a way in which local people can play a part in important issues affecting their area. Forums are held in local venues and are open to all residents

The Council has five Scrutiny Committees with a key role to review and scrutinise Council and Cabinet decisions.This Scrutiny Committee is involved with the overview and scrutiny of matters relating to crime and disorder, community safety, social inclusion and other services to the community.

The full Council comprises all 72 elected members. It has responsibility for approving the overall policy framework including the budget. It retains responsibility for certain functions, however, most of it's powers and duties are delegated to the Cabinet or committees operating within the decision-making structure set out in the Constitution. The full Council also has a key role in holding the Cabinet to account.

The Development Control Committee deals with matters relating to town and country planning and development control, including the determination of planning applications and Tree Preservation Orders.

The Disciplinary/Dismissal/Grading Appeals Committee deals with internal staffing issues relating to Council employees.

The Local Access Forum is a statutory body, set up under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (2000), which is responsible for advising the Council on the improvement of public access to land in the Dudley Borough for the purpose of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area. Membership of the Forum is made up of land users, land owners and other parties with an interest in open-air recreation in Dudley. This is a very wide function and members of the public are invited to raise issues with the Forum should they wish.

This Board has been formed to recognise that the Council has a key role to encourage coherent commissioning strategies across the NHS, social care, public health and other partners. The Board deals with the responsibilities of the Local Authority and the GP Consortia for the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment. It is also involved in developing a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Dudley Schools Forum is a partnership body linking the Local Authority and the school community in making decisions about school funding and roles and responsibilities. It is a statutory consultative body established by the Education Act 2002, and comprises stakeholders of the school community, including head teachers and governors or their nominated representatives

The Council has five Scrutiny Committees with a key role to review and scrutinise Council and Cabinet decisions.This Scrutiny Committee is involved with the overview and scrutiny of matters relating to housing, highways, waste management and the promotion of the environmental well-being of the area.

This Committee deals with the administration and management of the Ernest Stevens Trusts, including Stevens Park, Quarry Bank; Mary Stevens Park, Recreation Ground and Park, Norton; Stevens Park and Recreation Ground Foundation, Wollescote and Mary Stevens Maternity Home and Public Park Charity.

The Council appoints five Area Committees comprising the local ward councillors for the area concerned. Area Committees involve, consult and represent the local community on issues affecting local people. Halesowen Area Committee covers the electoral wards of Belle Vale, Cradley & Wollescote, Halesowen North, Halesowen South and Hayley Green & Cradley South.

The Council has five Scrutiny Committees with a key role to review and scrutinise Council and Cabinet decisions.This Scrutiny Committee is involved with the overview and scrutiny of matters relating to local health and adult social/health care services, including matters relating to local National Health Service bodies.

The Licensing and Safety Committee is responsible for a range of licensing matters arising from the Council's powers and duties under various legal provisions and regulations. Some of the Committees powers are delegated to Sub-Committees.

The Council appoints five Area Committees comprising the local ward councillors for the area concerned. Area Committees involve, consult and represent the local community on issues affecting local people. North Dudley Area Committee covers the electoral wards of Coseley East, Gornal, Sedgley and Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.

The Council has five Scrutiny Committees with a key role to review and scrutinise Council and Cabinet decisions.This Scrutiny Committee is involved with the overview and scrutiny of a wide-range of matters including regeneration, economic development, leisure, arts, sports and recreational activities, equality and diversity, adult education/training and community learning.

The Council appoints five Area Committees comprising the local ward councillors for the area concerned. Area Committees involve, consult and represent the local community on issues affecting local people. Stourbridge Area Committee covers the electoral wards of Amlecote, Lye & Stourbridge North, Norton, Pedmore & Stourbridge East and Wollaston & Stourbridge Town.

The Taxis Committee discharges the Council's functions relating to hackney carriage and private hire licensing.