Decision details

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