Board Representation for Interests of Landlords of Crofts

Crofting Commission appointment

Board representation for interests of landlords of crofts

Minister for the Environment and Climate Change PaulWheelhouse today announced the appointment of DavidCampbell as Commissioner to represent the interests of landlords of crofts on the Board of the Crofting Commission. MrWheelhouse said:

“I am delighted that Davidhas accepted the opportunity to act as a member of the Crofting Commission. Aside from his clear passion for crofting, David’sknowledge and understanding of the interests of landlords of crofts, and his broad knowledge and understanding of crofting tenure and relevant issues, will be invaluable in delivering the Scottish Government’s crofting policies and ensuring the Commission is an effective regulator. Additionally, his understanding of the requirements of effective corporate governance will build on the existing experience within the Commission and help ensure that the organisation continues to be effectively run.

“I am sure Davidwill rise to the challenge of being a Crofting Commissioner and wish him every success in his new role.”

SusanWalker, Convener of the Crofting Commission, said:

“We look forward to welcoming DavidCampbell to the board of the Crofting Commission. His ideas to encourage more proactive engagement of private and also community landlords in regulation of crofting will assist the work of the Crofting Commission. I believe his commitment and knowledge of the crofting system and his understanding of the potential benefits of encouraging landlords to work in partnership with crofters in exploring the development potential of crofting assets will have a positive impact for this unique form of land tenure.”

DavidCampbell originates from the Highlands of Scotland and has a strong family background in crofting, agriculture and rural estate life. He has acquired a breadth of experience in a number of roles within the land and property management sector in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands where he currently operates as a Consultant. He has first-hand experience of local governance having previously served on a community council including a term as Chair. He is an active member of the local community believing that communities that interact with each other will flourish.

Other Public Appointments

MrCampbell holds no other current Ministerial public appointments.

Appointment

This appointment is for threeyears and runs from June1,2014 to March31,2017.

This appointment is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £8,537.94per annum for a time commitment of 4½days per month.

This appointment is regulated by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in 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 fiveyears (if there is any to be declared) to be made public. MrCampbell has not been involved in any political activity in the last fiveyears.

Crofting Commission

The Crofting Commission took over the functions of regulating, reorganising and promoting crofting from the Crofters Commission on April1,2012, in line with amendments made to the Crofters (Scotland) Act1993by the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act2010. The Crofting Commission will contain a mixture of appointed and directly elected members, making it more transparent, democratic and accountable. There is also a statutory requirement for at least oneof the members to be able to speak the Gaelic language and for at least oneto appear to Ministers to represent the interests of landlords of crofts.

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