Decision details

Extension to the term of office of the Chair of the Russell-Cotes Management Committee

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval of Cabinet for the extension of the Term of Office for the current Chair of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Management Committee due to the imminent change of governance.

Decision:

RESOLVED that: -

(a)           the Chair of the Management Committee’s term of office be extended until the transfer of the Museum to the new sole trustee is completed or for a further 3 years (whichever is soonest) to provide vital continuity at the pivotal moment in the process of externalisation.

(b)           it is noted that as soon as Vesting Day is achieved the Management Committee will cease to exist and the appointment will be concluded; and

(c)           it is noted that this decision will not set any precedent for this or any other BCP Council Committee.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Customer, Communications and Culture

Reason

The externalisation of the Russell-Cotes is on track to be achieved this financial year, subject to the parliamentary timetable. This long and complex project would be put at risk by changing a key individual at this moment.

Report author: Sarah Newman

Publication date: 03/10/2025

Date of decision: 01/10/2025

Decided at meeting: 01/10/2025 - Cabinet

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