This portfolio is responsible for:

·       Corporate policy and strategy

·       Corporate budget

·       Represent the Council on various business and economy organisations including the Marches LEP, Herefordshire Business Board and the Enterprise Zone Board. Working with the Portfolio holder for the Economy.

·       Governance of external arrangements with companies, outside bodies and partnerships

·       Member of the Council’s Shareholder Committee

·       External liaison and relationships:

o   Local Government Association (LGA)/County Councils’ Network (CCN)

o   European and national matters

o   Regional matters

o   Marches Local Enterprise Partnership

·       Policy development, quality assurance, external liaison, performance improvement and risk assurance relevant to the portfolio at all times having regard to the cross cutting priorities of the council

·       Any initiative not specifically allocated to any other portfolio

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