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Agenda item
Governance Review Action Plan - Bristol City Council Companies
Decision:
1. Cabinet noted:
- The key recommendations of the governance review undertaken in 2017 with respect to the companies which the council has an interest in. (Outlined in Appendix A1 and A2 )
- The Council’s action plan (Appendix A2) which responds to the recommendations.
- That changes have been made to the companies’ Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreement, including the revision of the reserved matters by which the council exercises control of the companies (Appendix A3)
- The revised Shareholder Group Terms of Reference, which have already been adopted (Appendix A4).
- The intention to revise the Code of Practice for the Governance of Council Interests in Companies in line with the implementation of the governance review.
2. Cabinet approved an earmarked envelope of £350,000 pa (for 18/19 and 19/20 onwards), to provide the resources required within the MTFP from 19/20 onward to strengthen the governance as outlined in the action plan and ensure the council can support an efficient and effective client and shareholder liaison function.
Supporting documents:
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1. Governance Review Action Plan Decision pathway 2018v12 FINAL, item 21.
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2. Appendix A1 - Further Background - Detail to the Proposalv6, item 21.
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3. Appendix A2 - Governance Review Action PlanvAugust2018v4, item 21.
PDF 267 KB
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4. Appendix A3 - 180718 FINAL Reserved Matters, item 21.
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5. Appendix A4 - Revised Shareholder Group TOR CLEAN, item 21.
PDF 75 KB
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6. Appendix C - Summary of Engagement with Scrutiny, item 21.
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7. Appendix E. Relevance Check re Governance Review Cabinet reportv3, item 21.
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