Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that 1) the Leader be appointed as the Council’s representative on the D2 Strategic Leadership Board and the Deputy Leader as substitute.

2) the revised terms of reference as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be agreed.

Executive considered a detailed report, presented by the Leader, which sought

Members’ approval to change the Council’s representatives on the D2 Strategic

Leadership Board, and to amend the terms of reference of the Board.

In March 2024, Executive agreed to establish and participate in a new joint committee of Derby and Derbyshire’s councils being the D2 Strategic Leadership Board (D2SLB).  The Board would collaborate, co-ordinate and drive forward agendas where it was recognised that more could be achieved by councils working together to improve outcomes for people and places across Derbyshire.

When agreeing to the establishment of the D2SLB and various governance arrangements, Executive had specifically appointed Councillor Steve Fritchley as the Council’s representative, and Councillor Duncan McGregor as substitute.  A resolution was now needed to replace Councillors Fritchley and McGregor on the Board with Councillor Jane Yates as representative and Councillor Donna Hales as substitute.

In addition, the terms of reference for the D2SLB also agreed in March 2024, had now been amended to refresh the governance arrangements including clarifying the purpose of the board and the constituent’s roles and responsibilities, and amending the procedural arrangements of the Board.  A copy of the revised terms of reference were appended to the report.

Moved by Councillor Jane Yates and seconded by Councillor John Ritchie

RESOLVED that: 1) the Leader be appointed as the Council’s representative on the D2SLB, and the Deputy Leader be appointed as substitute,

2)    the revised terms of reference for the D2SLB as set out in the appendix to the report be agreed.

Reasons for Recommendation

It is expected that the Council’s representatives on D2SLB should be the Leader and deputy leaders of each member council.

Alternative Options and Reasons for Rejection

There are no alternatives.