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APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS TO THE SCOTTISH HOUSING REGULATOR

The Scottish Housing Regulator has appointed three Non-Executive Board members: Miss Lucia Webster a senior manager with the Association of British Credit Unions; Mrs Mairi Keddie, an independent management consultant; and Mr Alex Condie MBE, a tenant and board member of a housing association.

Together they bring an excellent understanding of regulatory frameworks and experience of working with a range of public bodies, local authorities and housing associations.

They also bring business, investment and lending expertise; as well as a strong consumer and tenant interest.

Karen Watt Chief Executive of the Scottish Housing Regulator, said:

“I am delighted to welcome our three new Non-Executive Board members. The range and depth of their expertise will help to ensure the agency is effectively governed and that we remain focussed on our primary purpose of protecting the interests of tenants and other consumer groups”.

NOTES TO NEWS EDITORS

1. The Scottish Housing Regulator came into operation on 1 April 2008. It is the successor to Communities Scotland’s Regulation & Inspection Division. As a government agency The Scottish Housing Regulator will have complete operational independence, but will remain accountable to Scottish Ministers, and through them to the Scottish Parliament for the standard of its work. The agency sits within the Justice and Communities Directorate of the Scottish Government and will work within the government’s overall purpose and contribute to its strategic objectives.

2. The main purpose of the Regulation Board is to assist the Chief Executive in her role to provide effective leadership, direction, support and guidance to the regulation agency. Full details about the Regulation Board and the Non Executive Board members can be found on the Scottish Housing Regulator’s website at www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk

3. The recruitment process was open and fair. It involved:

• a targeted advertising campaign in relevant professional journals;

• mailing direct interest, consumer and tenants groups with the details of the post and the application process; and

• a search agent to help to identify other potential candidates with the relevant skills and experience.

4. The appointments run from 1 April 2008 for two years and the NEBMs will attend quarterly board meetings.