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The Place Director, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside introduced his report which summarised the action taken to progress points made about the draft Terms of Reference at the Place Governance Group. An updated version of the Terms of Reference was attached for approval. It was noted that they may require further approval as delegations to place level were being considered, potentially with budgets.

Members discussed the potential similarity with the Integrated Care Board Terms of Reference and whether they should match one another, although it was clear that the Partnership Board had a wider membership which must be reflected. It was also noted that a performance and finance report and the Place Plan was awaited and that supporting groups would begin to report to the Board so the agenda and work would continue to evolve.

Following the discussion, the Chair suggested an amended recommendation. This was proposed by Graham Hodkinson and seconded by Ali Hughes.

Resolved: That

(1)  the work on the actions from the Place Governance Group detailed in the report be noted.

(2)  Recognising the changing operating environment the Place Governance Group be asked to review the Terms of Reference and represent them to the next Board meeting.

(3)  the Place Based Partnership Board continue to function as now until these arrangements are clarified.