Decision details

Greater Manchester Agreement: Devolution to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and transition to a directly elected mayor

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Executive will be asked to comment on the proposals for devolution to the GMCA and the creation of a directly elected mayor for GM.

Decision:

The Executive considered proposals in relation to the Greater Manchester Agreement on Devolution to the Combined Authority and the transition to a directly elected Mayor and agreed that:-

 

·      the response prepared by the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, in respect of the Greater Manchester Consultation Paper be noted; and

·      approval be given to the submission of the draft response to the Department for Communities and Local Government consultation on the Order to amend the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order.

 

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: ED1710

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: LDR35

Other reasons / organisations consulted

All councillors

Contact: Steve Skelton, Office of the Chief Executive Email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3174.

Report author: Eamonn Boylan

Publication date: 11/02/2015

Date of decision: 10/02/2015

Decided at meeting: 10/02/2015 - Executive

Effective from: 18/02/2015

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