To receive nominations, in accordance with Standing Order 25(6), in respect of any proposed changes in the membership of committees, and to approve nominations for appointments to outside organisations

The Council was requested to deal with the following matters in respect of appointments to outside organisations –

Leasowe Community Homes Management Board

A vacancy to replace Mr C Hughes, Group Solicitor – Department of Transformation and Resources

Combined Authority

In accordance with the recommendations contained within Cabinet minute 157 (10 March 2014) (see minute 87 ante):

(i)  The appointment of a Member and substitute Member to the Combined Authority.

(ii)  The appointment of Members to the Transport Committee (known as the Merseytravel Committee) of the Combined Authority.

It was moved by Councillor George Davies and seconded by Councillor Brian Kenny –

(1)  That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the three Group Leaders, be authorised to nominate and fill the officer vacancy on the Management Board of Leasowe Community Homes.

(2)  That the Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil Davies, be appointed as the Council’s Member on the Combined Authority and Councillor Ann McLachlan be appointed as the substitute Member.

The motion was agreed (61:0) (One abstention)

It was moved by Councillor Phil Davies and seconded by Councillor Ann McLachlan –

That the following Members, currently appointed to the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority (MITA) be appointed to the Transport Committee (known as the Merseytravel Committee) of the Combined Authority:

·  Councillor RL Abbey

·  Councillor S Foulkes

·  Councillor SL Rowlands

·  Councillor J Salter

The motion was agreed (61:0) (One abstention)

Resolved (61:0 (One abstention) –

(1)  That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the three Group Leaders, be authorised to nominate and fill the officer vacancy on the Management Board of Leasowe Community Homes.

(2)  That the Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil Davies, be appointed as the Council’s Member on the Combined Authority and Councillor Ann McLachlan be appointed as the substitute Member.

(3)  That the following Members, currently appointed to the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority (MITA) be appointed to the Transport Committee (known as the Merseytravel Committee) of the Combined Authority:

·  Councillor RL Abbey

·  Councillor S Foulkes

·  Councillor SL Rowlands

·  Councillor J Salter