Agenda item

The Regional Cabinet considered a report on behalf of Councillor Huw Thomas:-

1.         To approve the composition of the Regional Economic Growth Partnership.

2.         To delegate authority to officers to establish the Regional Economic Growth Partnership and to undertake the recruitment process.

3.         To agree funding for the Regional Economic Growth Partnership.

RESOLVED: it was agreed that Cardiff Capital Region Joint Cabinet:

a)    Approved the proposal attached as Appendix 1 to the Report outlining the principles and composition of the Regional Economic Growth Partnership (‘REGP’).

b)    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive of Cardiff Council, in consultation with the City Deal Programme Director and the Accountable Body (i) to undertake the recruitment exercise for the appointment of the Chair and the Board members of the REGP and (ii) to report back to Cabinet with recommendations as to the most suitable candidates to appoint, for Cabinet’s approval.

c)    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive of Cardiff Council, in consultation with the Chair of the Cardiff Capital Region Cabinet and the lead member for the Regional Economic Growth Partnership, to select the appointment panel referred to in this report

d)    For this and the next financial year, allocate funding of up to £30,000 per annum to support the establishment of the Regional Economic Growth Partnership, with ongoing financial support for the REGP being considered by the Regional Cabinet when setting its Annual Budget.

e)    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive of Cardiff Council to determine the remuneration package for the Chair in consultation with the Chair of the Regional Cabinet and the lead member for the Regional Economic Growth Partnership.