Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services which sought to make appointments to the North East Mayoral Combined Authority in advance of its first scheduled meeting on 7 May, following the Mayoral Election on 2 May 2024 (for copy see file of Minutes).

Moved by Councillor A Shield, Seconded by Councillor J Rowlandson and

Resolved:

That:

(a) The Leader of the Council (Cllr Amanda Hopgood) be appointed as Durham County Council’s member of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority; and

(b) Councillor Richard Bell (the Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance) and Councillor Elizabeth Scott (Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships) be appointed as substitute members.