past, and asked what the Executive recommendation on this topic was. Also, is now the right time to recruit Non-Executive Board members? CW welcomes the review’s advice on legal entity, and on the issues of tax it is important Government issues further guidance. GW highlighted the advantages of recruiting new Board members, should we be moving more quickly/slowly on appointing 3 new execs. SG agreed that we should continue to recruit to ensure we have a fully functioning board, with improved diversity and representation. DG asked if a Worcestershire LEP, organised along county boundaries, was big enough to survive. AL commented it is not just geographic size but also the capability and capacity of the organisation to deliver sums of funding. SG highlighted the importance of ensuring we have the right capability; this is
past, and asked what the Executive recommendation on this topic was. Also, is now the right time to recruit Non-Executive Board members? CW welcomes the review’s advice on legal entity, and on the issues of tax it is important Government issues further guidance. GW highlighted the advantages of recruiting new Board members, should we be moving more quickly/slowly on appointing 3 new execs. SG agreed that we should continue to recruit to ensure we have a fully functioning board, with improved diversity and representation. DG asked if a Worcestershire LEP, organised along county boundaries, was big enough to survive. AL commented it is not just geographic size but also the capability and capacity of the organisation to deliver sums of funding. SG highlighted the importance of ensuring we have the right capability; this is
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