Issue - decisions

(a)       That progress on the development of a Growth deal bid is noted and welcomed;

(b)       That Council approves all non-executive elements of the first stage Governance Agreement as outlined at the meeting;

(c)        That the Council be presented with the final draft Growth Deal Bid for review and consent in September/October prior to the stage of reaching Heads of Terms with both Governments;

(d)       That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive and Chief Officer (Governance) in consultation with the Leader to finalise the terms of the Governance Agreement in accordance with the draft attached to the Cabinet report; and

(e)       That the executive arrangements contained with the Governance Agreement be included in the Constitution and that Council be requested to include the non-executive arrangements within the Constitution.