The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, set up in January, aims to scrutinise London's pledge to host “the most sustainable and greenest Games to date”.
This is an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team, committed to an ambitious and world-leading agenda.
Shaun McCarthy, commission chairman
It is recruiting leading authorities from seven key areas – assurance; climate change; waste; biodiversity; economic development; sports and major events.
It also wants people who can demonstrate a commitment to the host boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Newham, Waltham Forest and Hackney.
Critical Friend
The commission will work as a “critical friend” and will provide assurance on the sustainability of the 2012 Games which includes the Olympics and Paralympics. It will identify good practice and areas for improvement, from staging to delivery and legacy.
The first four commissioners were announced in May 2007, appointments which were viewed as major milestone for the commission, the first body of its type set up in Games history.
Commission chairman Shaun McCarthy said: “This is an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team, committed to an ambitious and world-leading agenda. These honorary commissioners will be focused on maximising the social, economic and environmental benefits that the 2012 Games will bring.”
Appointments to the commission, as either core or co-opted expert commissioners, will be made for an initial two-year period. Core commissioners will attend regular meetings and provide commentary to the Olympic Board. Co-opted Expert Commissioners will be part of a register and willing to be on-call for specific issues and investigations.
Applications for the commissioner appointments close at noon Monday 16th July 2007.
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