Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of Natural Resources Wales

Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of Natural Resources Wales

On 26 September 2019, the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee held a pre-appointment hearing with the Welsh Government’s preferred candidate for the position of Chair of Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The Committee published its report (PDF 155KB) on 30 September 2019.

On 8 October 2019 the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs confirmed Sir David Henshaw as chair of Natural Resources Wales.

NRW was established on 1 April 2013 when the responsibilities, assets and staff of the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales were brought together.

Alongside a wide range of operational and regulatory responsibilities, NRW is the principal adviser to the Welsh Government on issues relating to natural resources.

NRW, as a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, is accountable to the Welsh Ministers and subject to scrutiny by the relevant Assembly Committees. The Board has accountability for ensuring NRW exercises its legislative functions appropriately and effectively.

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Status: Complete

First published: 12/04/2021

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