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.