Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Board were informed that the Nominations Committee of the Barbican

Centre Board had given initial consideration to the general composition and

effectiveness of the Board. Members noted the potential amendments which could enhance and strengthen the Board’s effectiveness. Discussions ensued regarding the role of external members on the Board. Members were in agreement that the external experience bought to the Board meetings by co-opted members was invaluable, and every Member of the Board should have the right to vote on matters relating to the work of the Barbican Centre.

In response to a query, Members noted that the quorum of the Board would need to be revised should the number of co-opted members of the Board be increased to read as follows: “Any X Members of the Board, a majority of whom shall be Elected Members of the Court of Common Council.” Members agreed to delegate the decision regarding quorum to the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

Members welcomed the introduction of a role description, as this was now a requirement for Members applying to fill non-ward vacancies on Grand Committees of the City Corporation. Members agreed that the description would need to be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure Board attracted Members who had the expertise and experience to provide valuable contributions to the work of the Board.

The Town Clerk was asked to produce the report regarding the Board’s composition and circulate it to Board Members for comments, prior to it being considered by the Policy and Resources Committee.

RESOLVED – That Members:-

· Approved the introduction of a role description for Board Members, highlighting

desirable skills and experience, when advertising vacancies to Court of

Common Council; and

· Approved an increase in the number of external Members the Board is

permitted to appoint, subject to the concurrence of the Policy & Resources

Committee and the Court of Common Council.