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AGMA Executive Board - Friday, 26 June 2026
June 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm AGMA Executive Board View on council websiteSummary
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The AGMA Executive Board met on Friday 26 June 2026 to appoint its Chair and Vice Chairs for the 2026/27 year, and to confirm various appointments and nominations to a range of committees and boards. The Board also noted the AGMA Constitution and approved the minutes from its previous meeting.
Appointments to AGMA Executive Board and Committees
The meeting saw the formalisation of leadership and representation for the upcoming year. GM Mayor Andy Burnham was appointed as the Chair of the AGMA Executive Board for 2026/27, with City Mayor Paul Dennett and Councillor Mark Roberts appointed as Vice Chairs.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to noting and approving appointments to various bodies. These included:
- AGMA Executive Board for 2026/27: Members and substitute members were confirmed for each of the GM Local Authorities, with some vacancies noted for Oldham.
- Housing First, Planning and Infrastructure Commission: The Portfolio Lead for Housing First was appointed to the commission, alongside ten members nominated by Local Authorities. Vacancies were also noted for Oldham.
- North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee: Three members and two substitute members were appointed from nominations received from GM Manchester Local Authorities.
- Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee: Appointments and substitutes for 2026/27 were noted for the various Local Authorities, with vacancies identified for Bury, Manchester, and Oldham.
- Greater Manchester Statutory Functions Committee: Appointments and substitutes were approved for members nominated by the local authorities.
- Halle Board: Rachel Massey from Rochdale and the Group Chief Executive Officer were appointed.
- Peoples History Museum Board: Nathaniel Tetteh from Salford was appointed.
- Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Council of Governors: It was noted that Mishal Saeed had been appointed for a three-year term in 2025/26.
- GM Pensions Fund Management Panel: Nine members and nine substitutes, nominated by the Local Authorities, were approved for 2026/27.
AGMA Constitution and Previous Minutes
The AGMA Constitution was noted by the Board. Additionally, the minutes from the previous AGMA Executive Board meeting held on 13 February 2026 were approved without discussion.
Declarations of Interest and Urgent Business
There were no declarations of interest made by members during the meeting. Similarly, there were no announcements from the Chair or any urgent business raised. Apologies were received and noted from Councillor Eamonn O'Brien (Bury), Councillor Bev Craig (Manchester), Sara Todd (Trafford), and Alison McKenzie-Folan (Wigan).
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Apologies
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board received apologies from Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Councillor Bev Craig, Sara Todd, and Alison McKenzie-Folan on 26 June 2026. The recommendations were approved.
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Appointment of Chair to the AGMA Executive Board - 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board decided to appoint the Mayor of Greater Manchester as Chair of the AGMA Executive Board. This decision was made on 26 June 2026.
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Appointment of Vice Chairs to the AGMA Executive Board - 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board decided to approve the appointment of City Mayor Paul Dennett as a Vice Chair of AGMA and Councillor Mark Roberts as a Vice Chair of AGMA on 26/06/2026.
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AGMA Constitution
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board noted the AGMA Constitution on 26 June 2026.
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Chairs' Announcements and Urgent Business (if any)
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board approved recommendations on 26/06/2026. There were no formal decisions recorded.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board approved recommendations on 26/06/2026. The decision relates to declarations of interest for members.
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AGMA Appointments and Nominations
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board approved appointments and nominations to various committees and bodies for 2026/27. The Board noted appointments to the AGMA Executive Board and the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee. It approved appointments to the Housing First, Planning and Infrastructure Commission, the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, the Greater Manchester Statutory Functions Committee, the Halle Board, the Peoples History Museum Board, and the GM Pensions Fund Management Panel.
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Minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe AGMA Executive Board approved the minutes of its meeting held on 13 February 2026. The Board also approved the AGMA budget of £2.086m for 2026/27 and charges to local authorities totalling £1.452m.
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