Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Development.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Economic Development in relation to City Corporation representation at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai.

In response to questions it was advised that, whilst one of the Deputy or Vice Chairmen, a past Chairman or a former Lord Mayor would usually be asked to represent the City Corporation at such an event, there were particular circumstances and existing relationships related to Alderman Russell’s proposed attendance in this instance.

RESOLVED: That approval be granted to Alderman William Russell attending the annual Lujiazui Forum on behalf of the City Corporation in June 2019.