Agenda and decisions

Apologies were received and noted from Councillor Bev Craig (Manchester) and Councillor Mark Hunter (Stockport).

There were no Chair’s announcements.

To receive declarations of interest in any item for discussion at the meeting. A blank form for declaring interests has been circulated with the agenda; please ensure that this is returned to the Governance & Scrutiny Officer 48 hours before the start of the meeting.

No interests were declared at the meeting.

To consider the approval of the minutes of the meeting of the GMCA Resources Committee held on 12 July 2024.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Report of Caroline Simpson, Group Chief Executive Officer, GMCA, GMFRS & TfGM

1.                         That the direction of travel for the GMCA/TFGM group structure and senior leadership arrangements in the context of the Single Integrated Settlement and the next phase of growth and system working across Greater Manchester be noted and endorsed.

2.                         That Steve Warrener, current interim Managing Director of TfGM, be confirmed as the permanent Managing Director of TFGM.

3.                         That the engagement of independent HR/OD support to identify where senior leadership roles are changing in terms of scope and responsibilities and review appropriate renumeration be supported.

4.                         That the intention to utilise a current Senior Leadership role in TFGM to support wider system change and integration across the group arrangements be supported.

5.                         That the GMCA be recommended to approve:  a) the extension of delegations to the Group Chief Executive and b) changes to the terms of reference of this Committee to be included within the GMCA Constitution regarding staffing matters to align with common practice in local government, as set out in the report. 

6.                         That the intention through the budget setting process for 2025/26 to release funding back into the 10 local authorities in light of the above arrangements and efficiencies to be gained as part of the proposals in the report, be noted.

7.                         That the reframing of the Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire Directorate to Safer Stronger Communities Directorate, be noted.

8.                         That the intention to present a further report to the Committee in early 2025 with a more detailed update on potential opportunities for further integration and efficiencies, as well as an update and proposed approach for the next level of leadership in GMCA and TFGM, be noted.