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Minister for Finance and Local Government Rebecca Evans

New Chair for the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales announced

Cyhoeddi penodi Cadeirydd newydd Comisiwn Ffiniau a Democratiaeth Leol Cymru

Minister for Finance and Local Government Rebecca Evans has today announced the appointment of Beverley Smith as Chair to the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales.

The Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales keeps under review the electoral arrangements for the 22 principal councils, including the number of councillors and wards in each council area.

Beverley Smith has a strong background in public services and is an experienced chair and board member. Her most recent role was as Chief Executive of North West Leicestershire council.

Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans said:

“I am pleased to appoint Beverley Smith as Chair to the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales.

“She will provide strong leadership to the Commission as it considers what improvements can be made to its review process before beginning the next programme of electoral reviews”.

Beverley Smith said:

"I was born and brought up in the Rhondda valley and am excited and proud to have been given the opportunity to use my experience and skills to work with the Chief Executive Shereen Williams to support the work of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission in Wales during its next phase. I am also very much looking forward to working with the Welsh local government family."

The appointment is a four year term from 1 February 2022.

This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.

As Chair Beverley Smith will be paid a daily fee of £268.91 per day with a time commitment of 1-2 days per month.

Notes to editors

http://ldbc.gov.wales/?lang=en

  1. The Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales was established in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It was re-named the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales in 2013 under the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (the 2013 Act).
  1. The role of the Commission is to keep under review all local government areas in Wales, and the electoral arrangements for the principal areas, and to make such proposals to the Welsh Government as seem desirable in the interests of effective and convenient local government.
  1. The 2013 Act provides that the Commission must consist of a Chair, Deputy Chair and not more than 3 other members. Members of the Commission are appointed by Welsh Ministers and hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms and conditions set out by Welsh Ministers.
  1. All appointments are made on merit and in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.