Resolved:
(i) That the Combined Authority note the context to digital infrastructure and its alignment with national and City Region policy.
(ii) That the Combined Authority agrees that the governance for Contract 2 and the Partnership Agreement be reviewed to ensure alignment with the Combined Authority governance model.
(iii) That the Combined Authority agrees in principle that proposed funding applications for Contract 3 be submitted. Officers to develop options for Contract 3 making use of the funding available and which will best achieve the Combined Authority’s objectives. These options will be shared with Members with the final decision on the bids to be submitted delegated to the Combined Authority's Managing Director in consultation with the LEP Chair and Combined Authority’s Chair.