Issue - meetings

1. That authority be delegated to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Managing Director to implement the following recommendations at an appropriate time by way of written notification to the West Midlands Combined Authority:

a. Give delegated authority to the West Midlands Combined Authority to approve the amendment to statutory regulations which amend the West Midlands Combined Authority powers as set out in this report, subject to:

i. Each of the seven Constituent Authorities approving a complementary paper through their Cabinet to provide the approval to the West Midlands Combined Authority.

ii. Consent towards the proposals being obtained specifically from the West Midlands Combined Authority Mayor.

Councillor Roger Lawrence presented the West Midlands Combined Authority Powers for approval. The report ensured that the West Midlands Combined Authority would be able to raise income via a Supplementary Business Rate scheme to assist in funding their Investment Programme.

Resolved:

1. That authority be delegated to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Managing Director to implement the following recommendations at an appropriate time by way of written notification to the West Midlands Combined Authority:

a. Give delegated authority to the West Midlands Combined Authority to approve the amendment to statutory regulations which amend the West Midlands Combined Authority powers as set out in this report, subject to:

i. Each of the seven Constituent Authorities approving a complementary paper through their Cabinet to provide the approval to the West Midlands Combined Authority.

ii. Consent towards the proposals being obtained specifically from the West Midlands Combined Authority Mayor.