Understanding the Role of Corporate Joint Committees
Government & Not for Profit · Business News Wales
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Show Notes
This inaugural episode of the Public Sector Wales podcast, hosted by Carwyn Jones, delves into the concept and function of Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs). The discussion, featuring Kellie Beirne, Chief Executive of the Cardiff Capital Region, and Alwen Williams, Interim Chief Executive of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee, explores the origins, statutory duties, governance structure, and strategic importance of CJCs established under the Local Government and Elections Act 2021. Together the experts explore the potential for CJCs to enhance regional governance, strategic planning, and economic development by facilitating collaborative decision-making. The segment also addresses challenges, democratic accountability, and long-term visions for CJCs' impact on Wales' economic landscape.