(a)  That approval be given to the establishment of a Marches LEP Joint Committee called The Marches Enterprise Joint Executive Committee and the list of executive functions (as set out in paragraph 13 of the proposed Constitution at Appendix 1) that the Committee can exercise on behalf of Shropshire Council for LEP decision.

(b)  That the proposed constitution for the Marches Enterprise Joint Executive Committee as attached as Appendix 1 be approved and that Shropshire’s voting Member be the Leader of the Council, or the Portfolio Holder for Business Growth and Commissioning (North) or a substitute from the Cabinet.

(c)  That Shropshire Council be the employing body for the new LEP team following earlier approval at 15 January 2014 Cabinet of Shropshire Council as Accountable Body for the LEP.

(d)  That the Head of Economic Growth and Prosperity be the Council’s representative on the Marches LEP Enterprise Zone Company Members Board.