PART 4Selection and appointment of members of Regional Flood and Coastal Committees
Members appointed by the Agency14
1
The Agency may invite applications for appointment as a member of a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.
2
The Agency may appoint as a member of a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee any person who—
a
satisfies the eligibility criteria; and
b
has knowledge and experience relevant to the business of the Committee.
3
The Agency must appoint to each Committee—
a
a person with experience in nature conservation and wider environmental issues; and
b
if the region of the Committee has a coastline, a person with knowledge of coastal processes.
4
The method of selection and appointment must—
a
be agreed with the chair of the Committee; and
b
comply with relevant principles relating to public appointments.