Climate change transformation board

Summary

The request sought membership details, meeting records, remuneration, and terms of reference for the Climate Change Transformation Board. The authority disclosed the full membership list, appointment dates, person specifications for advisors, and the revised terms of reference, though the provided text does not explicitly contain meeting attendance records or remuneration details.

Key Facts

• The Board is chaired by Hon Clare Barber, Minister DEFA, appointed in October 2024.
• The Board oversees the delivery of the Climate Change Plan 2022-2027 and manages the Climate Change Fund.
• A Low Carbon Buildings Specialist advisor is required to have over 10 years of background in the construction sector.
• The Board's Terms of Reference were revised to version 8.0 on 7th October 2024.
• The Board operates as a Departmental Body under the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

Data Disclosed

• October 2024
• January 2026
• October 2021
• August 2025
• 2022-2027
• 2050
• 7th October 2024
• V 8.0
• 10+ years
• 8 pages
• 4 documents

Original Request

I write to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act in relation to the Climate Change Transformation Board:

1. The current membership list, including Chair, political members, specialist advisors and any ex-officio members, together with their appointment dates and term lengths.

2. The number of Board meetings held in the past 24 months and the attendance record of each member/advisor.

3. Details of any remuneration paid to members or advisors in the past 24 months, including the basis of payment.

4. Where any member or advisor has been unavailable for an extended period in the past 24 months, please confirm what arrangements were made to ensure continuity of specialist advice.

5. The Board's current Terms of Reference and conflict of interest policy.