Purpose

To appoint Councillor Rachel Wade to the Cam Conservators and to confirm the continuing appointment of David Levien (former councillor) until their term ends on 31 December 2024.

Content

Record of Officer
Urgent Decision

Appointment of
Councillor representatives to the Conservators of the River Cam.

Decision
taken: To appoint Councillor Rachel Wade to the Cam Conservators and to confirm
the continuing appointment of David Levien (former councillor) until their term
ends on 31 December 2024.

Decision
of: Chief Executive

Reference:
24/OfficerUrgent/E&C/02

Date
of decision: 3.6.24 and published 4.6.24

Matter
for Decision: To appoint Councillor Rachel Wade to the Cam Conservators and to
confirm the continuing appointment of David Levien (former councillor) until
the Councillor term ends on 31 December 2024.

Any
alternative options considered and rejected: None

Reason
for the decision including any background papers considered: The appointment of
councillor representatives to the Cam Conservators is a Council appointment on
the recommendation of the relevant Executive Councillor. The next meeting of
Council is on 18 July 2024. An urgent decision under Section 9 paragraph 2,
Council Procedure Rules is necessary to enable the councillor appointments to
attend meetings and represent the council on the Cam Conservators before the
next Full Council meeting.

Conflict
of interest and dispensation granted by Chief Executive: None.

Comments:
The Executive Councillor for Open Spaces and City Services and the Chair of the
Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee confirmed their support for the
decision.

Contact
for further information: Robert Pollock, Chief Executive. Robert.Pollock@cambridge.gov.uk