Issue - meetings

That the Executive agrees the Hertfordshire Growth Board - Memorandum of Understanding set out as Essential Reference paper B to the report.

The Executive considered a report submitted by the Leader of the Council on the Hertfordshire Growth Board Memorandum of Understanding.  The report sought approval of the objectives, principles and scope of the collaborative work undertaken through the Hertfordshire Growth Board. 

The Leader said the 10 district councils and the County Council would work together to meet key growth challenges for Hertfordshire, identify programmes of work and key features of an emerging proposition to government.  The document was not legally binding, but was a step towards putting a cohesive argument to government. 

Councillor E Buckmaster said the Memorandum of Understanding empowered the authorities to work collectively.  Each authority would retain its current powers. 

Councillor M Pope asked how the Council would be informed of progress. 

The Leader said updates would be brought to Members on any significant decisions. 

The Leader moved, and Councillor J Goodeve seconded, a motion that the recommendation now detailed, be supported.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED. 

RESOLVED – that the Executive agree the Hertfordshire Growth Board - Memorandum of Understanding set out in the accompanying papers.