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That the Executive recommends
to Council for approval:
 

1)   
the establishment of a fully constituted Joint
Committee (to be known as the Berkshire Prosperity Board) from May
2024 to deliver a Berkshire-wide vision for inclusive green and
sustainable economic prosperity.

2)   
that the proposed constitution for the Joint
Committee as set out in Appendix A - Functions and Procedure Rules
for a Joint Committee, Appendix B - Responsibilities of the
accountable body and Appendix C - Governance structure is approved
subject to review by each member Council within 6
months.

3)   
that the Chief Executive be delegated to reach a
legally binding Agreement between the member Authorities setting
out the supporting arrangements and responsibilities between the
Authorities, particularly that between the Lead Authority, known as
the Accountable Body and the other member Authorities and go
through the relevant democratic process if required. Such
Agreement also to be approved by the s151 Officer.