Member

Amendment 45, also in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Bybrook, seeks to ensure that mayors appoint commissioners through a fair and open selection process and that mayors publish the criteria, process and agreement renumeration for these appointments. I respect the noble Baroness’s commitment to accountability and transparency in local government, a commitment shared by this Government. The Bill gives the Secretary of State the power to issue statutory guidance on commissioners, including their selection or appointment and remuneration. This guidance will be issued to support combined authorities and combined county authorities, which must have regard to it when implementing the commissioner role.