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Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee - Friday, 25th September, 2026 10.00 am
September 25, 2026 at 10:00 am Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Resources Committee met on Friday 25 September 2026 to appoint its Chair and note its membership for the upcoming year. The committee noted its terms of reference and approved the minutes from its previous meeting. A decision on the recruitment of a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer was deferred to a future meeting.
Appointment of Chair and Committee Membership
The committee appointed GM Mayor Bev Craig as the Chair of the Resources Committee for the 2026/27 year. The membership for the committee for the same period was also noted, comprising Bev Craig, Paul Dennett, Nazia Rehman, Tom Ross, Eamonn O'Brien, Mark Roberts, and Eleanor Wills.
Resources Committee Terms of Reference
The committee noted its terms of reference, which outline its purpose and functions. These include considering issues relating to human resource processes and policies, overseeing the effective and efficient use of ICT and Property resources, and approving the GMCA's Annual Business Plan. The terms of reference also detail the committee's composition, quorum, and voting procedures.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the GMCA Resources Committee meeting held on 28 August 2026 were approved by the committee.
Recruitment of Permanent Group Chief Executive Officer
A report was presented regarding the recruitment of a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer. This role is a statutory appointment under Section 4 of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and has historically been a shared role for GMCA, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The report outlined the proposed recruitment process, including the engagement of an executive search agency and the establishment of an appointment panel. However, a decision on this matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Resources Committee.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Resources Committee - Terms of Reference
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee noted its terms of reference on 25 September 2026. The committee's purpose includes considering human resource processes, overseeing ICT and property resources, and approving the annual business plan.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee approved recommendations on 25/09/2026. No interests were declared.
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Recruitment of a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer - Bev Craig
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee resolved to defer the report on the recruitment of a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer to the next meeting. This decision was made on 25 September 2026.
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GMCA Resources Committee - Membership 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee decided to approve the membership for the 2026/27 period. This decision was made on 25 September 2026. The committee noted the following members: Bev Craig, Paul Dennett, Nazia Rehman, Tom Ross, Eamonn O’Brien, Mark Roberts, and Eleanor Wills.
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Appointment of Chair 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedGreater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee decided to appoint Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, as Chair of the Resources Committee for 2026/27. This was approved on 25 September 2026.
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Minutes of the meeting of the GMCA Resources Committee held on 28 August 2026.
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority Resources Committee approved the minutes of their 28 August 2026 meeting. The committee endorsed the rationale for appointing an interim Group Chief Executive, recommended the Deputy Group Chief Executive for this role from 28 August 2026, and noted the role profile and statement of suitability for Andrew Lightfoot. Authority was delegated to the Director of People Services, in consultation with the Mayor, to finalise interim appointment arrangements and temporary backfilling.
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