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Purpose:

The Urban Commission provides the forum within the Local Government Association (LGA) for member authorities whose areas are wholly or partly urban.  The Urban Commission will act in a way that complements the principles of the LGA as a whole.

The purpose of the Commission shall be to:

i.             provide the forum in which urban authorities can discuss matters of common concern and exchange good practice and experience;

ii.            assist the LGA to take into account the needs, priorities and aspirations of urban authorities in formulating and promoting its policies;

iii.           help the LGA to promote the role and interests of urban authorities as well as the ability of those authorities to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

The Commission will achieve these objectives by:

i.             bringing together representatives of urban authorities twice a year and arranging other meetings, conferences and seminars as appropriate;

ii.            making statements on behalf of the LGA on urban affairs;

iii.           establishing a Steering Committee to act as its decision making body.

The purpose of the Commission and copies of the agenda and decision records can be viewed at:  http://www.lga.gov.uk/About.asp?lsection=758&ccat=366

Each Commission meets twice a year.  The Urban Commission hold their meetings in February and July.

There is representation of up to 2 councillors (one of these places can be allocated to an officer).  Substitutes are permitted.