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Scotland’s environment watchdog, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), is looking for people who are genuinely interested in environmental issues to join its West Region Board.
Lots of people like to know that the environment they and their families live in is clean and healthy, but very few get actively involved in doing anything about it. SEPA is looking for people who can demonstrate their commitment to the environment to apply for a place on the West Region Board and act as SEPA’s “eyes and ears”, providing the organisation with information relevant to its duties.
Sir Ken Collins, Chairman of SEPA, is keen that a wide variety of people consider whether they could contribute effectively to SEPA’s business. “SEPA has to have local authority and business representation on its Boards, but we need people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. All individuals with an understanding of environmental issues have the potential to make a valuable contribution to SEPA’s work.”
Stan Dagg, the Chairman of the West Region Board also added: “Regional Boards are going through an exciting period just now, with their roles being re-visited. The West Region Board currently needs new members and I would be delighted to receive applications from anyone who participates in environmental activities and wants to help make a difference to the environment of Scotland.”
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Notes to editors
• Further information and application forms are available by calling 01786 457707. Details can also be found in the vacancy section on SEPA’s website, www.sepa.org.uk
• The Regional Board’s general responsibilities include:
• Attend Regional Board meetings (currently quarterly);
• Participate in appropriate working groups/standing committees;
• Represent the Regional Board;
• Act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of SEPA in the community;
• Comment and advise on local implications of SEPA policies and strategies.
• The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is a Government body set up by the by the Environment Act (1995). Its status is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) responsible for environmental protection in Scotland. It is one of Scotland’s largest NDPBs with a total budget of £46.8 million p.a. (2003-04). £26.5 million will be raised through charges for licences, permits and other regulatory activity with the remainder being provided by grant-in-aid from the Scottish Executive. SEPA has over 1000 employees who are housed in 22 offices across Scotland.
• SEPA’s main aim is to "provide an efficient and integrated environmental protection system for Scotland that will both improve the environment and contribute to Scottish Ministers’ goal of sustainable development".
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