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Marine management organisation seeks Chief Executive

   

Information bulletin

Ref: 102/09
Date: 5 May 2009

The new independent Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which will regulate and manage the sea around England, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. This post will be located in Tyneside.

The CEO would be in place ideally before the Marine and Coastal Access Bill receives Royal Assent.

More details are available on www.leadthemmo.co.uk

The MMO, to be established under the Government’s Marine and Coastal Access Bill currently going through Parliament, will be a Non-Departmental Public Body.

It will be a centre of expertise designed to draw up marine plans, streamline regulation and improve enforcement, managing the waters around England and also UK offshore waters for non-devolved and reserved matters.

By bringing together functions in one organisation, it will be easier for business and other groups to communicate effectively with Government and avoid duplication of effort.

The MMO will:

  • Implement UK Government marine policy
  • Take forward a new marine planning system
  • Deliver a new integrated marine licensing regime
  • Deliver integrated and coordinated marine management
  • Provide enforcement of sea fisheries, nature conservation and licensing within a single regulator – using enforcement powers in the Marine and Coastal Access Bill

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Page published: 5 May 2009