Agenda item

Report of the Director of Communications.

Members considered a report of the Director of Communications concerning the membership of Chatham House. The Sub Committee were advised that if a proposed nominee did not accept the position, they would be asked to propose an alternative. Members agreed with this approach and recommended that the Chairman of Planning and Transportation be added to the list of representatives. 

A Member suggested issuing a reminder of the core benefits and instructions on how to access them. Members also noted that they were often in receipt of a number of emails and asked that Officers ensure that invitations come well in advance of an event, and that advice on the priority of the event be given. Officers also agreed to ensure Member’s addresses and emails were up to date.

RESOLVED – that Members,

·         Approve a new proposed list of 25 City Corporation nominees, in accordance with the process set out in the report.

·         Agree that that the list comprises of both Members and Officers.

·         Agree that membership be offered to the following Member and Officers as detailed below and, more specifically, in Annex A.

o   Members of the Public Relations and Economic Development Sub Committee (PRED);

o   SABTAC;

o   9 Officers representing interested departments/offices and/or leading on Chatham House engagement: EDO, Communications, Corporate Affairs, Mansion House, Remembrancer.