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93: Clause 22, page 33, line 14, at end insert— “103F Regional collaboration(1) Two or more elected mayors may collaborate across mayoral combined authorities and create convening bodies whose purpose, priorities and membership are decided at a regional level. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), convening bodies must work with existing regional organisations, and may—(a) convene regional, public and private sector partners to promote a region internationally,(b) develop investable propositions in key sectors and align trade, investment, major infrastructure and land use issues,(c) coordinate arts, heritage, cultural and sporting activities, and(d) ensure coherence across transport, skills, energy, social mobility and other areas of competence.”Member's explanatory statement This amendment provides for partnerships at a pan-regional level (eg. the North or the Midlands) to enable broader collaboration between strategic authorities relating to economic growth, infrastructure and other areas of competence.