0 a television or radio programme in which members of the public call to express their opinions or ask questions --
2 (of broadcasts) allowing members of the public to make their questions and opinions a part of the program: --
3 to phone a place in order to give or get information: --
It can take more than a year for an inquiry to get under way, even after a call-in.
These include, for instance, the powers to confirm development plans and to determine planning applications on appeal or call-in.
There is certainly no reason why applications of that type would not be considered for call-in.
Franchise agreements provide for a special call-in meeting where performance in any four-week period falls below the pre-set thresholds.
However, his policy is to be very selective about exercising his call-in powers.
Of course, a call-in raises the possibility of a public inquiry.
They do not go far enough in relation to the call-in power.
The same would apply under the call-in procedure.
