The RAMS Partnership Agreement was originally agreed in May 2021 to establish the partnership arrangements and define roles and responsibilities related to the project. Chelmsford City Council was unanimously chosen as the first Accountable Body and Lead Institution for a term of three years.
In December 2022 a Partnership Agreement Deed of Variation was agreed incorporating modifications to provide more effective working and governance arrangements. It also extended Chelmsford City Council’s term as Accountable Body and Lead Institution for an additional one year until October 2025.
Following discussions of the Delivery Board, Chelmsford City Council has agreed to stay on as the Accountable Body and Lead Institution for an additional five years (to October 2030) with possible extension of a further two years. This necessitates an update to the partnership agreement. It also provides an opportunity to update the agreement to ensure that it continues to be up to date and to make the day-to-day operations of the project clearer and more effective.
Authority for Delegated Decision:
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.39).

Option 1 – Sign the updated Partnership Agreement.

Option 1 – Sign the updated Partnership Agreement.
Option 2 – Not sign the Partnership Agreement. The Council would then be required to find an alternative solution to meet it’s obligations under the Habitat Regulations, which would include the management of a district-wide scheme.