Environment Act 2021

Appointment of non-executive membersU.K.

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2(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.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(3)

I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 17.11.2021 by S.I. 2021/1274, reg. 2(i)