Consideration was given to the proposed Terms of Reference (ToR) (attached at Annex A) for the newly established Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board. It was essential for any board supporting a wide ranging and complex programme of work that clear and concise terms of reference were set out to facilitate efficient and effective decision making.
The proposed ToR detailed the responsibilities of the Programme Board, its Membership and frequency of meetings. Due to the nature of the information being considered by the Board all items, including agendas, reports and minutes, would be confidential. This was supported by the Cabinet as it enabled the Board to reach considered recommendations in private and offered reassurance to partners and third parties with whom the Borough Council might be working closely with.
However, the Board would not have any decision making powers and would make recommendations on Key Decisions to Cabinet directly or via the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee. In accordance with the Borough Council’s Constitution, Cabinet Members would be able to take Non-Key Decisions related to their portfolios, whilst any recommendations on non-executive matters would be referred to Council.
RESOLVED: That
(1) the Terms of Reference for the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board (attached at Annex A) be approved.