Decision Maker: Annual Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED –   1)    That the Leader of the Council be appointed as Kirklees Council’s Elected Member for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), with the Deputy Leader as the WYCA Substitute Member and notes that these members will also be appointed to the WYCA Governance and Audit Committee and the WYCA Finance, Resources and Corporate Committee. 2)    That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, WYCA’s Managing Director and other West Yorkshire Chief Executives, to appoint the 3 additional Members to WYCA and their substitutes, so that the 8 constituent council members taken as a whole reflect the balance of political parties for the time being among members of WYCA’s constituent councils, so far as reasonably practicable. 3)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning, in consultation with the Group Business Managers, to nominate members to WYCA’s Transport Committee, 4 members; 2 Ordinary, 1 Transport Engagement Lead, 1 Transport Portfolio Holder, and note that WYCA will appoint to the two Deputy Chair roles. 4)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning, in consultation with Group Business Managers, to nominate Members and substitutes to the WYCA Overview and Scrutiny Committee. 5)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning, in consultation with Group Business Managers, to (i) confirm any relevant Portfolio Holder to be appointed, or (ii) make any additional/revised nominations, to any WYCA Committee or Panel, as requested by WYCA after this Annual Meeting. 6)    That it be noted that Kirklees has 1 place (for the Portfolio Holder or most appropriate Member) on each of the fiveWYCA Committees (i) Business, Economy and Innovation Committee (ii) Climate, Energy and Environment Committee (iii) Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee (iv) Employment and Skills Committee (v) Culture, Heritage and Sports Committee   7)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning, in consultation with the Group Business Managers, to appoint a representative and substitute to the West Yorkshire Business Board – Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership. 8)    That in order to fill places on (i) West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, and (ii) West Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel, authority be delegated to the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning), in consultation with Group Business Managers, to determine the allocation. 9)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning), in consultation with Group Business Managers, to determine the appointment of Elected Members/Representatives to the remaining Joint Authorities not otherwise set out within the report.