Issue details

Refreshed Governance Arrangements for York’s Human Rights & Equalities Board (HREB)

Purpose of Report: In a report considered at the Decision Session of the then Executive member of Culture Leisure and Communities on 31st January 2023, as well as recommitting to the declaration made in 2017 to become a Human Rights City it was approved that the council would:

Commit to moving forward in agreement with York Human Rights City Network (YHRCN) with a refreshed structure for the Human Rights and Equalities Board produced by a joint task group;

 

This report will describe the outputs and recommendations of that work which will enable the refreshed HREB and its members to move forward in ensuring that York moves forwards and delivers against its commitment as a Human Rights City

The Executive will be asked: To approve the recommendations which will see a refreshed governance structure for the Human Rights and Equalities Board.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/10/2023

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 14/12/23 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion, Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead director: Director of Customer & Communities

Department: Directorate of Customer & Communities

Contact: Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Community Services Email: pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk Email: pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Continued engagement and coproduction with the York Human Rights City Network Steering Group during 2022 and 2023.

Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: yes

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • EMDS Paper pdf icon PDF 2 MB
  • Refreshed Governance Arrangements for York’s Human Rights & Equalities Board (HREB)  

 

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