The report of the Chief Executive is attached.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    The membership of the EPC be continued.

b)    The amended Constitution (Terms of Reference, Membership and procedures) of the EPC be approved.

c)    Nottingham City Council continue to host the Committee and provide all secretarial, legal and financial support services, (including S151 and Monitoring Officer roles) be approved. The annual costs be agreed by the constituent authorities and to be met in equal shares. The chairing of the Committee may be transferred to Nottinghamshire County Council in future as is allowed for in the terms of reference.

Councillor Robinson proposed the report of the Chief Executive outlining revised terms of reference, costs and constitution for the Economic Prosperity Group (formally Committee) which brings together the local authority leaders of all councils to drive forward growth and the creation of jobs. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Mason.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    The membership of the EPC be continued.

b)    The amended Constitution (Terms of Reference, Membership and procedures) of the EPC be approved.

c)    Nottingham City Council continue to host the Committee and provide all secretarial, legal and financial support services, (including S151 and Monitoring Officer roles) be approved. The annual costs be agreed by the constituent authorities and to be met in equal shares. The chairing of the Committee may be transferred to Nottinghamshire County Council in future as is allowed for in the terms of reference.

Reason for decisions

To support this Council’s continued membership of the EPC.

To update Cabinet on the amendment to the terms of reference of the EPC.

To note the costs of membership of the EPC.