Governance Update

September 22, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of North East Mayoral Combined Authority approved recommendations on 22/09/2026. They noted the terms of reference and membership of Portfolio Advisory Boards, authorised a recruitment process for the Chair of the Business Advisory Council, and approved the appointment of Pam Smith as a Non-Executive Director to the Nexus Executive Board.

Full council record

Decision

  1. note the terms of reference and membership of the Portfolio Advisory Boards as set out in appendices A and B;
  2. authorise the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Mayor, to undertake a recruitment process for the Chair of the Business Advisory Council (who will also be the Business Board Member of Cabinet) with the recommended appointment to be considered at a future meeting of Cabinet; and
  3. approve the appointment of Pam Smith, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council, as a Non-Executive Director to the Nexus Executive Board.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 2.00 pm on September 22, 2026

Supporting Documents

Governance Update.pdf
Governance Update Appendix B Memberships 2026.pdf
Governance Update Appendix A Terms of Reference.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Sep 2026