Mrs Sarah Havlin has been appointed Chair and Mrs Delia Van der Lenden has been appointed as an ordinary member of the AWB. Mrs Ellen McClenaghan has been re-appointed as an ordinary member. The appointments and re-appointment will expire on 31 March 2011. Biographical notes:
Mrs Sarah Havlin, Bangor, Co Down is a freelance advisor and consultant in the areas of governance, policy and legal issues and education. Mrs Havlin is also a qualified solicitor who previously worked for Edwards and Co solicitors.
Mrs Delia Van der Lenden, Newry, Co Down is a lay magistrate and an assessor for the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. She previously worked as a management consultant.
Mrs Ellen McClenaghan, Holywood, Co Down is the Head of Personnel for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. She previously worked as a family advisor for Mencap.
None of the above have been involved in any political activities during the past five years. Other Ministerial appointments are as declared above.
The other members of the AWB are appointed by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (representing employers) and the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers’ Union (representing employees). An announcement regarding these members has already been made.
Notes to Editors:
1. The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) was established under the terms of the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, to regulate the minimum rates of wages, and other related matters, for workers in agriculture.
2. The Board consists of 15 members:
- Three members appointed by the Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, one of whom is Chairperson of the Board;
- Six members nominated by the Ulster Farmers' Union as representative of agricultural employers; and
- Six members nominated by the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers' Union as representative of agricultural workers' interests.
3. The appointments are made under Article 3 and Schedule 1 of the above order.
4. The posts of Chairperson and Ordinary Member attract attendance fees of £259 and £136 per day respectively, plus travelling expenses, subsistence at civil service rates and reasonable costs for childcare and dependents are also available. The Board meets three times per year.
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