To give further consideration to co-opting external members to the Sub-Committee. The Chairman to be heard.
Minutes:
The Chairman noted the sub committee’s new ability to co-opt up to two external persons and asked members for their views. The following points were made.
· Co-option was welcome provided it enhanced the public relations and economic development work of the City of London Corporation.
· It should strengthen the City’s engagement with its wider community, and it should form part of the City’s wider engagement.
· It should benefit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
· The sub committee could deal with recurring internal agenda items in a single meeting, and hold further extraordinary meetings at other locations such as Canary Wharf.
· Co-option should be undertaken with wider City objectives in mind – how would it contribute to City’s efforts to build a Smart City, for example.
The Chairman noted that there was general support for co-option of external members subject to the comments made, and asked the Town Clerk to bring a report to a future meeting.