Purpose

To seek approval of Cabinet for the extension
of the Term of Office for the current Chair of the Russell-Cotes
Art Gallery & Museum Management Committee due to the imminent
change of governance.

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          
the Chair of the Management Committee’s term of office be
extended until the transfer of the Museum to the new sole trustee
is completed or for a further 3 years (whichever is soonest) to
provide vital continuity at the pivotal moment in the process of
externalisation.

(b)          
it is noted that as soon as Vesting Day is achieved the
Management Committee will cease to exist and the appointment will
be concluded; and

(c)          
it is noted that this decision will not set any precedent for
this or any other BCP Council Committee.
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Customer, Communications and Culture
Reason
The externalisation
of the Russell-Cotes is on track to be achieved this financial
year, subject to the parliamentary timetable. This long and complex
project would be put at risk by changing a key individual at this
moment.