Decision

Resolved:

       i.         That the Monitoring Officer review the principles of co-option onto the Corporate Joint Committee and its sub committees as set out in the Establishment Regulations (as
amended) and statutory guidance. 

     ii.         That the review includes consultation with the four Higher and Further Education providers in relation to their membership on the Economic Well-Being sub-committee
to be reported to a future meeting of the Corporate Joint Committee. 

    iii.         That in relation to the future governance of the Corporate Joint Committee consideration be given to options around creating advisory membership or stakeholder liaison groups with representatives of the Trade Unions, Third Sector, Housing Associations, private sector and health, the terms of which to provide for the exchange of information and collaboration in supporting the decision making of the Corporate Joint Committee.

    iv.         That the review be undertaken in consultation with the Members of the Corporate Joint Committee and Chief Executives of the Constituent Authorities with the intention of presenting a report to the Corporate Joint Committee with a recommendation as to the model for co-option.