Decision details

Proposed changes to the composition of the Board of Directors of Cheltenham Borough Homes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Changes to the way in which tenant and leaseholder board members and independent board members are appointed, and how the communication and consultation between the two organisations operates to ensure that it meets the requirements of the social housing regulator.

Decision:

Resolved that:

 

  • Board membership of 15 members be approved with effect from October 2012 to be comprised of 4 tenants and 1 leaseholder) (appointed by a panel), 5 independents (appointed by a panel) and 5 Councillors (appointed by the Council).
  • Cabinet Members are not eligible to be a board member of CBH
  • The changes to the articles of association as set out in appendix 2 be approved.
  • Authority be delegated to the Director Commissioning in consultation with the Borough Solicitor to amend the provisions of the Management Agreement to include the requirement for CBC to be consulted upon any proposals to alter the structure of CBH’s senior leadership team.

Scrutiny Committee: O&SC

Contact: Jane Griffiths, Director of Commissioning Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected].

Report author: Jane Griffiths

Publication date: 19/07/2012

Date of decision: 17/07/2012

Decided at meeting: 17/07/2012 - Cabinet

Effective from: 27/07/2012

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