1. That the shared approach by GM’s universities embodied in the Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement (CUA) be noted.
2. That it be noted that the CUA was a high-level framework and symbolic statement of intent, with more specific deliverables needing to follow through the creation of a Civic University Board between the universities and GMCA.
3. That it be noted that the CUA was a living document and can be revisited in light of developments to the Greater Manchester Strategy.
4. That it be noted that, following agreement of the CUA by the GMCA, a public announcement will be made on Monday 27 September 2021.