Two scrutiny panels have been set up allow politicians to check decisions made by the executive.

They will have the power to demand that documents and witnesses attend hearings in reviewing policy.

Deputy Jerry Dorey, who will lead one of the panels, said their role was to act as a "critical friend" and not as opposition.

He said: "The challenge for the two panels will be to show that effective scrutiny can take place without creating confrontation and producing good results which other members of the States and the public can rely on."

The second panel will be led by Senator Ted Vibert after a vote in the States on Wednesday.

Members also agreed committee presidents and members of the privileges and procedures committee should not serve on the scrutiny panels.