Decision details

Purpose of report: To explain the provision of the proposed new YPO Management Agreement and proposed Officer delegation.
The Cabinet Member is asked to: Approve the new YPO Management Agreement and delegate to the Corporate Director of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, the power to enter into contracts on behalf of the City of York Council.

RESOLVED:That the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services agrees to:

i)                   Approve the proposed Management Agreement, set out at Annex 1 of the report, regarding the delegation of Executive Powers to the Joint Committee

ii)Authorise the Corporate Director at YPO to enter into contractual agreements on behalf of the Council.

REASON:            The proposal continues the Joint Committee and brings its governance arrangements into a more modern era. The 1974 partnership model continues to bring significant benefits for the Council and it is intended that this should continue.