10/01/2006
- Imagine if you could play a truly active role in your
local community. It's a real possibility if you join one
of the Environment Agency¡¦s Regional Advisory
Committees.
Whatever your views and interests there could be an important
role for you.
Meeting four times a year, members bring their knowledge
and ideas to the table and discuss how to improve and protect
the environment.
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join
one of two committees. The Regional Environment Protection
Advisory Committee (REPAC) focuses on the Environment Agency's
environmental protection duties. The Regional Fisheries,
Ecology & Recreation Advisory Committee (RFERAC), looks
at how it improves and develops fisheries, ecology, recreation
and river navigation.
The Environment Agency wants its members to act as:
Advisors - to provide informed advice, from those that
are regulated and from independent experts
Networkers - to help the Environment Agency form new partnerships
and influence the agendas of others
Critical friends - to constructively challenge the Environment
Agency's approach and monitor and advise on its achievements
Howard Davidson, Regional Director for the Environment Agency
Southern Region said: "Our committees perform a vital
role by objectively looking at our work and providing us
with advice. It is important that we attract people who
have a sound knowledge of their local area and an interest
in the environment
"The Committees are made up of members from business,
industry, academia and the community. It is vital that members
represent a wide range of views and opinions, so we are
encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply. We are
especially keen to attract people from groups that are currently
under represented, particularly individuals from black and
ethnic minority backgrounds and women".
Anyone interested in applying for membership of either
committee should contact Lisa Guiel at the Environment Agency
on 01903 832023 for an application form.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday
10 February 2006 and interviews will be held on Tuesday
7 March 2006.
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