Agenda and draft minutes

For the Committee to elect a Chairperson.

Following a proposal by Councillor Simon Allen, seconded by John Holden, Councillor Dine Romero was elected Chairperson for the Committee.

Councillor Andy Furse and Dr Ian Orpen sent apologies as they were not available to attend the meeting when the date was set.

At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to indicate:

(a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

(c) Whether their interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an other interest,  (as defined in Part 2, A and B of the Code of Conduct and Rules for Registration of Interests)

Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

There was none.

For the Committee to consider and agree the Draft Terms of Reference.

The Committee considered the Draft Terms of Reference. Mike Bowden – Deputy Director Children and Young People, explained that the Joint Working Framework had now been signed off through the Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Board. He explained that this Committee’s purpose is to fulfil a governance and assurance role. He further explained the importance of having this joint body to oversee the arrangements.

John Holden (CCG) asked if the words ‘provide formal assurance’ could be inserted under the title ‘Roles and Responsibilities’. He also asked that under ‘Accountability’ it be made clearer that there is a two way responsibility between the CCG and the Council. Other Committee members agreed with these suggested amendments.

John Holden (CCG) asked if this Committee is sufficiently differentiated from the Health and Wellbeing Board. The officer explained that this Committee provided and audit and oversight role whereas the Health and Wellbeing Board made executive decisions. Councillor Simon Allen added that this Committee was in place to oversee the mechanics of joint working.

Following a point made by Councillor Simon Allen, it was noted that the Terms of Reference may need to change in light of the Care Bill and other national developments.

RESOLVED that, following the above amendments, the Terms of Reference be agreed.

The Joint Working Framework is attached.

Tracy Cox (CCG) introduced the item. She explained that the Joint Working Framework encapsulates present thinking and describes the interface between the two organisations. She further explained that it is a joint statement of intent about how we work together rather than a legal form of agreement and that it would continue to evolve. She added that the Joint Working Framework had been signed off by the Council and the CCG.

Councillor Dine Romero noted that there was flexibility in the document. John Holden asked that the document be dated.

RESOLVED that the Joint Working Framework be noted.

This will be a verbal report regarding future meetings of the Committee.

Mike Bowden, Deputy Director Children and Young People, explained that the next meeting is due to be held in May 2014. He asked the Committee what they would like to have on the agenda. It was agreed that the May agenda would contain information on:

·  Pooled budget

·  Jointly Shared Workforce

·  Workplan

The Committee could then review if aims had been met in these areas.

It was also noted that the May 2015 meeting date should be considered next year as it could potentially fall during the pre-election period.

RESOLVED to note the above.