Decision details

1.      That the recommendations of the IRP be noted:

a)    That the remuneration of the GM Mayor remains at £118,267, subject to any indexation going forward.

b)    That the remuneration of the GM Mayor continues to be indexed at the NJC annual percentage salary increase, specifically with reference to Spinal Column Point 43.

c)    That the index continues to be applied to the same year that it applies to officers. This is normally from 1^st April to 31^st March. Where the index is applicable to officers for more than 1 year it should also be applicable to the GM Mayor for the same period.

d)    That the recommendations contained in the report be implemented with effect from the date of the GM Mayor taking up the new term of office in May 2024.

2.      That the IRP’s views be noted that the GM Mayor should have access to an appropriate pension scheme that provides for an employer’s contribution equivalent to that made to the pension scheme for Police and Crimes Commissioners (it should be noted that the panel sets out the legal position at paragraphs 37 to 40 of its report and notes that currently there are no legal powers to do so.)

3.      That it be agreed that lobbying would take place on behalf of the Mayor to ensure that Metro Mayors were given fair access to appropriate pensions schemes.