Agenda item

Dennis Skinner (Head of Improvement) introduced the item. He explained that, subsequent to decisions made at the previous board meeting, the board priorities and Terms of Reference had been amended, the portfolio roles removed and member leads assigned to the Board’s priorities. He also asked members to offer views on their improvement priorities for 2017/18.

Discussion

During the discussion, members reiterated the importance of effective engagement by members with the work of the board, including attending other LGA boards to monitor improvement work, communicating the LGA’s improvement offer to the sector, and participating in the work of the priority member leads. Members asked to be informed of upcoming LGA board meetings and leadership programme training dates.

Decisions

The members;

1.    Agreed the Board priorities and member leads.

2.    Agreed the revised Terms of Reference.

3.    Agreed to exploit existing opportunities to engage members in the Board’s work rather than appoint portfolio roles.

4.    Offered views on the improvement priorities for 2017/18.

Action

Officers to provide members with information about upcoming LGA board meetings and leadership programme training dates.