Issue - meetings

The Leader and Cabinet Member for Business Engagement and Regeneration submitted a report providing an update on the status of the Cities and Devolution Bill setting out the next steps to be implemented.

Delegated decision:

1.   That the progress of the Bill and next steps required for implementation be noted.

2.   That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to consent to the terms of the Order required to establish the role of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) elected Mayor; and to provide for the Mayor to exercise the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner in relation to the Greater Manchester Police area.

3.   That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to consent to the terms of orders required to enable GMCA to carry out health related functions from April 2016.

Reason for the decision:

The report ensures that the GMCA and (Interim) Mayor are able to conduct Police and Health related functions in line with the expected timescales.

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendations.