Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

(a)       endorses the proposals of the Shadow Regional Partnership Board the establishment of the Regional Partnership Board subject to a continuing two way dialogue between the Board and partners on the work programme and operating arrangements for the Board;

(b)       nominates its statutory Director and lead member for Social Services to sit on the Board, and

(c)        supports the structural option where –

(i)    the Leadership Group of Officers supports the Board by providing strategic advice and directing operational work

(ii)  the Board works in partnership with area arrangements to deliver integrated services and pooled budgets (where appropriate).