1.    That the Executive Structure set out in the report be approved.

2.    That it be noted that that, subject to NHS approvals and the agreement of Council, it is proposed that Trafford Council Chief Executive will be appointed to the Accountable Officer for NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group.

3.    That agreement be given to the next steps for further alignment of functions within Trafford Council and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group as set out in the report, including the appointment of a Joint Chief Finance Officer operating across the two organisations.

4.    That the requirement be noted for a period of assurance in relation to financial resilience of both organisations, to be carried out by the Accountable Officer and Joint Chief Finance Officer after the implementation of the Executive structure whilst moving forward with the integration.

5.    That it be noted that a further report will be brought back to Executive in the summer to update on progression of these proposals.