Lord Chris Smith of Finsbury has been re-appointed as Chair of the Environment Agency for a further three years by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.
Lord Smith, who was appointed Chairman on 14 July 2008, will now continue in his role until 13 July 2014. On re-appointment he will receive £100,813 pro rata for 2011/12, based on working three days per week.
Dr Andrew Brown has been re-appointed as Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency until the end of his term as an EA Board Member on 9 October 2012. Andy was originally appointed as an EA Board Member on 10 October 2006 and was appointed Deputy Chair on 1 July 2009. On re-appointment Dr Brown will receive £21,002 pro rata for 2011/12, based on working five days per month. Dr Brown will also receive a responsibility allowance of £4,199 per annum.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body, set up under the Environment Act 1995 to take an integrated approach to environmental protection and enhancement in England and Wales. It has major responsibilities in flood management, water resources and quality, climate change, land quality, chemicals, pollution prevention and control, waste, conservation and biodiversity, fisheries conservation, air quality and navigation.
These appointments have been made by the Secretary of State in conjunction with the Welsh Government. They comply with the code issued by the Independent Office for the Commissioner for Public Appointments.