Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Minister for Environment and Climate Change today announced the reappointment of a new member to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Board.

The member is:

Alison Hay a Councillor with Argyll and Bute, spokesperson for Regeneration and Sustainability with experience in the local authority, an insight into planning and community policy as well as government area involvement in wide range of environmental issues. Currently she is Vice Chairman of the Council's Environment Committee and Chair Auchendrain Museum Board of Trustees as well as a Member of the Kilmartin Museum.

This reappointment will be for 18 months and will run from June 20, 2011 to December 31, 2013.

This post is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £270.88 for a time commitment of two days per month.

Cllr Alison Hay has no other public appointments.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) with a Board appointed by, and accountable to, Scottish Ministers. SEPA was established by the Environment Act 1995 and became operational on April 1, 1996. The Environment Act 1995 also sets out SEPA's powers and responsibilities.

This Ministerial public re-appointment was made in accordance with the code of practice published by the Public Appointments Commissioner for Scotland.

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees' political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

Cllr Hay is currently a Local Councillor with Argyll and Bute, a member of Liberal Democrat Party and Vice Chair of the Argyll and Bute Constituency Party.