Issue - meetings

This report seeks endorsement in principle for proposals to expand the range of activities encompassed by the Science City York partnership and to establish it as a company limited by guarantee.

Members received a report which sought endorsement in principle for proposals to expand the range of activities encompassed by the Science City York partnership and to establish it as a company limited by guarantee.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised:

(i)         That the proposals for the future governance of Science City York, as outlined in paragraph 6 of the report, be approved in principle, subject to no additional costs to the City Council and no risks to the delivery of current contracts;

(ii)               That the objectives and remit for Science City York be reported back to Members for comment;

(iii)       That adequate arrangements be put in place for reporting back of the activities of the Science City York Board.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:            To enable Science City York to be well managed.