Purpose

Consequential amendments arising from changes to government guidance on the appointment of Mayoral Commissioners.

Decision

To approve consequential amendments to Article 15 arising from updates to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's statutory guidance on the appointment of Mayoral Commissioners.

The amendments are minor and principally seek to ensure continued alignment with the revised statutory guidance issued on 3 August 2026.

They include updates relating to recruitment and appointment arrangements, the introduction of an Independent Panel Member requirement, Public Safety Commissioner provisions, political restrictions, and clarification of the respective roles of commissioners and portfolio holders.

The decision also notes that further work will be undertaken to develop a Commissioner Appointment Protocol and a bespoke Code of Conduct as part of the wider governance framework for any future Mayoral Commissioner appointments. No substantive changes to the existing commissioner model are proposed.

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