As a Secretary of State appointment the board member will sit alongside local councillors.
Members devote an estimated one to four days a month, serving on committees or attending workshops or training.
What would you have to do?
- Be collectively responsible, with other members, for decisions and ensure the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board furthers its statutory purposes;
- Contribute towards the overall strategic direction of the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board through the development of policy, business plans and participation in the activities of Meetings, Committees and Working Groups;
- Scrutinise independently the workings and policies of the National Park Authority/ AONB Conservation Board;
- Approve and monitor programmes to implement the National Park Authority/ AONB Conservation Board policies and plans;
- Influence the National Park Authority/ AONB Conservation Board to help it come to informed and balanced decisions;
- Contribute knowledge and skills and provide advice from the national and local perspective which benefits the National Park Authority/ AONB Conservation Board.
The posts are non-salaried, although members may claim certain allowances and expenses.
13 board member vacancies available are as follows:
Broads Authority 1 Yorkshire Dales NPA 1 South Downs NPA 1 Cotswolds AONB Conservation Board 6 | North York Moors NPA 1 Peak District NPA 2 Chilterns AONB Conservation Board 1 |
The deadline for applications is midday on 11 April 2018 and interviews will take place in June. The initial appointment is for up to four years, though this may be extended. Get details of how to apply here