Julie James has today announced the 14 members who will work alongside the chair, Martin Buckle of the Welsh Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee.
The following individuals have been appointed:
- Paul Williams
- Dominic Scott
- Geraint Edwards
- Andrew Stone
- Darren Thomas
- Jeremy Parr
- Mike Wellington
- Paul Blackman
- Catherine Wilson
- Karen Potter
- Jean-Francois Dulong
- Anne-Marie Moon
- Natalie Haines
- Robin Campbell
Description of role and organisation
The committee was established in 2017 under the provision of the Environment (Wales) Act and provides advice on all aspects of flood and coastal risk management in Wales, supporting Welsh Ministers and all Welsh risk management authorities.
Appointment type or extension
These appointment were made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
All appointments were made on merit following an open, competitive process. Political activity plays no part in the selection process.
The terms of appointment for each member will be for 3 years to March 2026.
Political activity
All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
In the last five years, none of the appointees have been employed by a political party, held a significant office in a party, stood as a candidate for a party in an election, publicly spoken on behalf of a political party, nor made significant donations or loans to a party.