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Consideration was
given to the proposed Terms of Reference (ToR) (attached at Annex A) for the newly
established Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board.  It was essential for any board supporting a wide
ranging and complex programme of work that clear and concise terms
of reference were set out to facilitate efficient and effective
decision making.
 
The proposed
ToR detailed the responsibilities of
the Programme Board, its Membership and frequency of meetings. Due
to the nature of the information being considered by the Board all
items, including agendas, reports and
minutes, would be confidential.  This
was supported by the Cabinet as it enabled the Board to reach
considered recommendations in private and offered reassurance to
partners and third parties with whom the Borough Council might be
working closely with.  
 
However, the Board
would not have any decision making
powers and would make recommendations on Key Decisions to Cabinet
directly or via the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny
Select Committee.  In accordance with
the Borough Council’s Constitution, Cabinet Members would be
able to take Non-Key Decisions related to their portfolios, whilst
any recommendations on non-executive matters would be referred to
Council.
 

RESOLVED:  That
 
(1)            
the Terms of Reference for the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme
Board (attached at Annex A) be approved.