SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Office for Environmental Protection

2Appointment of non-executive members

1

Non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State.

2

The Secretary of State must consult the Chair before appointing any other non-executive member.

3

The Secretary of State must, in appointing non-executive members, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—

a

law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,

b

environmental science,

c

environmental policy, and

d

investigatory and enforcement proceedings.

4

A person may not be appointed as a non-executive member if the person is an employee of the OEP.