Issue - meetings

NOT FOR PUBLICATION: The confidential appendix (appendix B) to the report relates to an item during which the public is likely to be excluded from the meeting by virtue of paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Matter for Decision

The three year term of office for the seven Conservators of the River Cam appointed by the City Council (4 non-councillor appointments and 3 City Councillors) ends on 31 December 2015.

The maximum term of office is 3 x three-year terms with thereafter a break period of three years before a re-application can be made.

New appointments are required for the three year term commencing 1 January 2016.

Appointments are made by the Council on the recommendation of the Executive Councillor.

Decision of Executive Councillor for City Centre and Public Places

       i.          Agreed the recommendation of the non-councillor appointments applicants 1, 2, 3 & 4 (see report appendix A) to the Conservators of the River Cam commencing 1 January 2016 for Council’s approval.

     ii.          Noted that Council considers and approves the nominations of three City Councillor appointments to the Conservators of the River Cam commencing 1 January 2016.

   iii.          Undertook to write, on behalf of the Council to those Conservators whose term will end thanking them for their valuable contribution.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Democratic Services Manager.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.