Governance Board

Terms of Reference


Principal Functions: Leadership and Overall Accountability

(1) Provide a strategic focus and vision for the delivery of joined-up public services in Cheshire, particularly in relation to the ‘shared priorities’.

(2) Take overall collective accountability for delivering the vision for the communities of Cheshire.

(3) Receive reports from the Communities of Cheshire Partnership and determine any matter brought for resolution.

(4) In conjunction with the Communities of Cheshire Partnership:

a) Monitor the performance of the District Local Strategic Partnerships and the Cheshire-wide Thematic Partnerships and resolve issues referred by the Communities of Cheshire Partnership to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved;

b) Identify and support opportunities to re-align public sector activity and spending to better meet community needs and priorities and deploy resources when appropriate;

c) Consider the potential for using the legal powers vested in local authorities to promote economic, social and environmental well-being in furthering the aims of the Cheshire Partnerships Framework;

d) Monitor progress on the second generation Local Public Service Agreement, and any subsequent LPSAs, to ensure optimum rewards for the communities of Cheshire;

e) Lead the development of, sign off and then monitor progress of the Cheshire-wide Local Area Agreement; and

f) Influence and lobby in the interests of the communities of Cheshire.

(5) Protect and promote the interests of member authorities and organisations of the Cheshire Partnerships Framework.

(6) Promote a high standard of public administration throughout Cheshire.