Oh I dunno, it worked in the closing series of West Wing! (The Republican presidential candidate, played by Alan Alda, was successfully recruited by the winning Democratic leadership, with boundaries defined). In the real world - hasn't Andy said, often, he is more about place than party? Couldn't the dynamic between a new Labour mayor and the former as CEO work well - if both were genuine about putting the City first? Worth considering, in my view.
I’ve no opinion on the matter of whether or not Andy Street would make a good CEX for t’corporation, but would he actually be allowed to do it at this time? Most organisations which have their governance split between an elected (or nominated) volunteer cohort and a paid staff cohort have rules about individuals flipping from office in one cohort to office in another cohort with a certain minimum time period — usually of the order of one or two years. So would Standing Orders even permit the former elected metro-mayor of a city region to then go on to be the CEX of one its constituent authorities within one or two years of their term of office ending?
I would say that they recruit the best person for the job - then deal with the governance after. If Andy is the best person - many will argue he is (I've no firm view either way, though I can see the benefits), then political leaders should very much look to make it work.
I would be marginally more concerned about the move in the other direction though i.e. CEO to Mayor. The CEO can only do what political leaders demand, after all.
I don't think it's a completely hair brained idea that he might find himself in the role.
interesting your article on upcoming kingstanding election where a tory councillor stood down...to my knowledge labour has 3 cllrs suspended across the city. this means 3 wards , have no democratic representation..and what happens errrr nothing apprently. Democracy???
From what I understand, the three suspended Labour councillors are still representing their wards as independent members. It's the same for suspended Conservative Councillor Simon Morrall. The difference with Rick Payne is that he has decided to resign.
Oh I dunno, it worked in the closing series of West Wing! (The Republican presidential candidate, played by Alan Alda, was successfully recruited by the winning Democratic leadership, with boundaries defined). In the real world - hasn't Andy said, often, he is more about place than party? Couldn't the dynamic between a new Labour mayor and the former as CEO work well - if both were genuine about putting the City first? Worth considering, in my view.
Whoever is appointed, will they be able to lift the curse of the role and last more than two years?
I’ve no opinion on the matter of whether or not Andy Street would make a good CEX for t’corporation, but would he actually be allowed to do it at this time? Most organisations which have their governance split between an elected (or nominated) volunteer cohort and a paid staff cohort have rules about individuals flipping from office in one cohort to office in another cohort with a certain minimum time period — usually of the order of one or two years. So would Standing Orders even permit the former elected metro-mayor of a city region to then go on to be the CEX of one its constituent authorities within one or two years of their term of office ending?
I would say that they recruit the best person for the job - then deal with the governance after. If Andy is the best person - many will argue he is (I've no firm view either way, though I can see the benefits), then political leaders should very much look to make it work.
I would be marginally more concerned about the move in the other direction though i.e. CEO to Mayor. The CEO can only do what political leaders demand, after all.
I don't think it's a completely hair brained idea that he might find himself in the role.
The idea that Street will be Brum's chief executive is for the birds. What is Jane on?
I also think it is unlikely! But can see her logic, to an extent.
interesting your article on upcoming kingstanding election where a tory councillor stood down...to my knowledge labour has 3 cllrs suspended across the city. this means 3 wards , have no democratic representation..and what happens errrr nothing apprently. Democracy???
From what I understand, the three suspended Labour councillors are still representing their wards as independent members. It's the same for suspended Conservative Councillor Simon Morrall. The difference with Rick Payne is that he has decided to resign.
Just to correct myself: There are two Labour councillors currently suspended. Barbara Dring's suspension was removed.