Decision details

1.    That the impacts of the proposal on equalities, carbon and sustainability as set out in the Decision Support Assessment, be noted.

2.    That it be agreed that the report be used as the basis of the Integration Plan proforma to be submitted to Government.

3.    That it be agreed that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, in consultation with the Portfolio Lead for Economy, Business & International and the Chair of the GM LEP, to submit the completed proforma.

4.    That it be agreed that the role of ‘a strong, independent and diverse business voice’, as set out in para 4.21 of the report, be included in the Constitution as part of the functions of the GMCA.

5.    That it be agreed that subject to the feedback received, a further report be submitted to the October 2022 meeting of the GMCA detailing any required proposed amendments to the GMCA Constitution.