Decision details

Devolution Governance (LDR41)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To update the Executive on the review of the functions and governance arrangements of the GMCA and to seek endorsement for Parliamentary Orders to give effect to the Devolution agreement.

Decision:

The Executive considered an update on progress with implementation of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act since it came into force on 28 March 2016, and approved the following:-

 

·           the commencement of the Cities and Local Government Act and the next steps required for implementation of the Greater Manchester devolution deals be noted, and

·           the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, and following appropriate consultation with Group Leaders, be authorised to consent to the terms of all Orders required to implement the current devolution deals.

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: None

Decision Reference: ED1838

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: LDR41

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee

Contact: Celia Tierney, Head of Legal & Democratic Governance Email: Celia.Tierney@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3230.

Report author: Stephen Fox

Publication date: 20/07/2016

Date of decision: 19/07/2016

Decided at meeting: 19/07/2016 - Executive

Effective from: 27/07/2016

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