Explanatory Notes

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 16

30 March 2006

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities

Chapter 2: Commission for Rural Communities
The Commission and its general purpose
Section 17: Commission for Rural Communities

85.This section establishes the Commission for Rural Communities.

86.It introduces Schedule 2, which sets out the constitution of the Commission, including provisions about its status, membership, chief executive and other employees, pay and pensions, procedure, accounts and annual reports.