Agenda

To receive Mayoral update on key activity since June EMCCA Board meeting.

Members of the public may ask questions if they have given notice and provided the text of the question to Governance Services (governance@eastmidsdevo.org.uk) no later than 5pm on Monday 9th September 2024 and include the name and address of the questioner and the name of the Member to whom the questioner would like the question put.

The total time set aside for such questions and answers will be limited to 30 minutes with no extension of time, and questions not dealt with in this time will be dealt with by written responses.

To provide details of the projects contained within the Regional Strategy Programme and seek agreement to proceed and comments on the terms of reference for an Inclusive Growth Commission. 

To provide an update on progress across a range of existing and new funding streams which are within or expected to be devolved into EMCCA’s remit in this financial year or the next.

 To provide an update on the revenue and capital budgets

To provide details of the 2025/26 budget setting process and timetable and MTFP production schedule.

To provide an update on progress to appointing to roles in the EMCCA structure.

Consider and agree the Mayor’s nominations to Portfolio and Lead Member positions and responsibilities. To note the appointment of the statutory Deputy Mayor.

Consider and agree proposed developments to the governance framework of the Combined County Authority.

To consider and agree delegated authority to providing consent to the Borrowing and Amendment Regulations prior to Parliamentary submission.

a)     Note the appointment of Interim Section 73 Officer

b)    Approve the appointment of Interim Statutory Scrutiny Officer

c)    Approve appointments to Regulatory Committees

d)    Approve the appointment of Independent Chair of Audit & Governance Committee

e)    Approve the appointment of Independent Members for Standards Matters

f)     Note membership changes made by Derby City Council

Note amendments to the constitution by the Monitoring Officer under delegated authority.

Provide details of decisions taken via Mayoral Decision Notice, Officer Decision Notice, and urgency provision. This includes Statutory Consent Request to Derbyshire County Council: Derbyshire Student Travel into Greater Manchester Pilot.

To note the Combined County Authority Forward Plan for September 2024.

The Forward Plan for September has been published and can be accessed via this link: EMCCA Forward Plan – September 2024