Issue - items at meetings - Children & Young People's Trust Board Membership

Report of the Director of Children’s Services (copy attached).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Council Membership on the CYPTB following the implementation of the City Council’s new constitution on 15 May 2008 be noted;

(2)            That the Board authorises the Director of Children’s Services to consult with relevant partners and report back to the November meeting with proposals on the wider membership of the Board;

(3)            That it be noted that a report will be brought to a future meeting with details of the learning to date and any proposals for improvement in relation to the Brighton & Hove Children & Young People’s Trust governance arrangements.

7.1           The Board considered a report of Director of Children’s Services concerning  the Children and Young People’s Trust Board membership, which proposed consultation with partners and stakeholders regarding the wider membership of the CYPTB to respond to recent Government Guidance on Children’s Trusts and ensure effective decision making (for copy see minute book).

7.2           The Chairman clarified that the aim of the proposal was not to reduce anyone’s involvement with the Board. On the contrary, they were proposals to review the current arrangements to promote a more effective decision-making process.

7.3           Councillor Hawkes sought clarification about the proposed date of November 2008 to bring the result of the consultation process back to the Board.

7.4           The Director of Children’s Services clarified that the proposed date would allow maximum opportunity to fully consult with all the stakeholders.

7.5           Councillor Fryer indicated that the Children & Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee (CYPOSC) would be considering its co-optees membership at its meeting in June, and proposed that officers consulted with what was being discussed at CYPOSC on this matter.

7.6           RESOLVED – (1) That the Council Membership on the CYPTB following the implementation of the City Council’s new constitution on 15 May 2008 be noted;

(2)            That the Board authorises the Director of Children’s Services to consult with relevant partners and report back to the November meeting with proposals on the wider membership of the Board;

(3)            That it be noted that a report will be brought to a future meeting with details of the learning to date and any proposals for improvement in relation to the Brighton & Hove Children & Young People’s Trust governance arrangements.