Decision
Analysis
outcome: Appointments to certain outside bodies are no longer made by the County Council, with some appointments confirmed and new appointments made by the Cabinet and Cabinet Members.
summary: The decision involves appointments to outside bodies by the County Council.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to change the process of appointments to outside bodies, with some positions being confirmed and new appointments made by Cabinet and Cabinet Members.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of positions of influence and power to individuals within the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["County Council members", "Cabinet members", "Appointees to outside bodies"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no explicit mention of political parties in the decision, but political influence may play a role in the appointments.
URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2464
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Following consideration of the report the Cabinet resolved: 1. That appointments are no longer made by the County Council to the outside bodies listed in Appendix A and that they be deleted from the list. 2. That the outside bodies listed in Appendix B are confirmed, including any additions, to which the Cabinet, Cabinet Members or Committees appoint to as set out in that table and that each of these appointments be an approved duty for which expenses can be claimed. 3. That appointments are made by the Cabinet and Cabinet Members to the outside bodies as shown in the revised Appendix B until the next County Council election, with a maximum term of 4 years, unless a different timeframe is stated. 4. That any vacancies remaining be reviewed by the Cabinet and Cabinet Members and be appointed to at the earliest opportunity. 5. That Cllr Natasha Davie and Cllr Sue Wallsgrove be appointed to the Environment Agency: Southern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee until the next County Council election, with a maximum term of 4 years. The call-in deadline is 9 July 2026.
Date of Decision: June 30, 2026