5.2.7 Executive Member for Economic Development, Sport, Leisure and the Arts
5.2.7.1
To oversee and develop the Economic Development Strategy and build good working relationships with local businesses.
5.2.7.2
To work collaboratively with the Local Enterprise Partnership in the interest of the prosperity of the Borough.
5.2.7.3
To lead on economic prosperity within the Borough.
5.2.7.4
To act as the primary press spokesperson on all matters relating to the whole of the Economic Development, Sport, Leisure and the Arts portfolio.
5.2.7.5
To ensure that decisions and policies within the Economic Development, Sport, Leisure and the Arts portfolio are in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
5.2.7.6
To take responsibility for overseeing the development of the contract procurement strategy within the Economic Development, Sport, Leisure and the Arts portfolio, including ensuring corporate and consistent standards for monitoring and evaluation of such contracts, and paying attention to timeliness and value for money.
5.2.7.7
To take on or transfer any other function, responsibility or role which the Leader may deem from time to time appropriate.
5.2.7.8
To work with all Executive Members to develop the Council’s external funding strategy to maximise income from government and other sources.
5.2.7.9
To oversee the Leisure and Sports Development strategies and to maintain the Borough’s position as the Healthiest local Authority in conjunction with the Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing.
5.2.7.10
To develop the arts and culture strategy of the Council and to oversee its implementation.