South West London CCG Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21

Committees of the Governing Body The Governing Body has established sub- committees as described below. The extent of authority to act of these committees depends on the powers delegated to them by the CCG, as described in its Scheme of Reservation and Delegation (Appendix 4b of the CCG’s constitution), which sets out: • Decisions that are reserved to the membership as a whole. • Decisions delegated to the Governing Body and its committees. • Decisions delegated to individual members and employees. The CCG remains accountable for all its functions, including those that it has delegated. In discharging their delegated responsibilities, the Governing Body and its committees are required to: • Comply with the principles of good governance. • Operate in accordance with the CCG’s Scheme of Reservation and Delegation. • Comply with the CCG’s Standing Orders. • Comply with the CCG’s arrangements for discharging its statutory duties. • Where appropriate, ensure that members have had the opportunity to contribute to the CCG’s decision- making process through the membership group. When discharging their delegated functions, the Governing Body and committees operate in accordance with their approved terms of reference. Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21 | 127