Proposed Structure

The detailed governance arrangements for A1PRP are governed by our memorandum and articles of association, in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. The arrangements will be consistent with good corporate governance and ensure that:

• Stakeholders understand the vision and expected outcomes of A1 PRP

• There is transparency in the decision making processes at all times

• Business and community inclusion is at the heart of strategic decisions

• There is open and inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders and communities

Chaired by the non-profit sector, the A1PRP's management board will have no more than 15 people with a balance of business and community and public sector. The board will comprise the following:

• Communities

• Business representation

• Devon County Council

• Higher and Further Education

• Corporate Enterprise

• South West Social Enterprise Council

• Exeter City Council

• Torbay Council

Social enterprise representation will reflect that of A1PRP area, in terms of sector and size distribution, and will also lead on shaping the outcomes required around social enterprise and practical skills. It is recognised that there are existing strategic and delivery structures that apply across the area. The partnership provides an opportunity for aligning and rationalising these structures to ensure that the economic development structures are efficient and effective in a practical way forward. The framework we are proposing will assist effective delivery at an appropriate local level, developing delivery arrangements consistent with functional economic geographies rather than administrative boundaries. This will also include working with other enterprises on shared priorities.

Our proposal is for a lean, focused and environmental social enterprise-led partnership that will drive forward our economic growth ambitions through strong leadership and local accountability. Sharing precious resources and saving money are underlying themes to our approach.

To support the Board, and recognising that to be successful, that A1PRP needs to be open to everyone. We are establishing a Positive Forum which is open to all social enterprises, businesses, organisations, agencies, planning authorities and local authorities. We would expect each of these to form any appropriate grouping as part of the Forum. The role of the forum will be to examine and monitor the work of the Board, and hold it accountable to A1PRP who will hold it's accountability. It will meet regularly and through its scrutiny role, support and advise the Board, providing a way for all businesses and stakeholders to engage with A1PRP. This arrangement ensures clear communication with the business community, their support agencies and the public sector and promotes positive networking and collaboration at all times.

In addition to our outline governance arrangements, we anticipate that task and finish groups as appropriate may be established to support the Board. The need for this type of arrangement, and the exact size, number, membership and roles for such groups will be developed over the next few months.

This governance proposal assumes that A1PRP is acting as founder or commissioner and is not involved in delivery. The A1PRP Steering Group will recruit a shadow board which will act as the A1PRP board until the Partnership is formally established and will oversee the activities outlined in the Next 100 Days section.

Tell: 01392 202 779 / 0800 999 3833 to find out about joining the management team in Devon.

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