The work of the AONB team is managed through the Joint
Advisory Committee (JAC). Their role is to
advise local authorities and other agencies about how to best
achieve AONB objectives. Their terms of reference are
to:
- Promote awareness and understanding of Nidderdale Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Advise local authorities, and other bodies, on
conservation, informal recreation and environmental management in
the AONB.
- Advise on the preparation, implementation and review of a
Management Plan for the AONB.
- Consider and offer advice on development plan policies,
proposals and reviews insofar as they relate to the
AONB.
- Act as a forum for discussion of major issues affecting
the character of the AONB and, where appropriate, make
recommendations.
- The JAC also receive an annual review of work undertaken
by the AONB team.
The JAC has a maximum membership of 28 including 12 Local
Authority representatives as follows:
- Friends of Nidderdale AONB (1 member)
- North Yorkshire County Council (3 members)
- Environment Agency (1 member)
- Harrogate Borough Council ( 6 members)
- Ramblers Association (1 member)
- Hambleton District Council (1 member)
- British Horse Society (1 member)
- Parish Council representatives in the AONB (2 members)
- Countryside Agency (1 member)
- Country Land & Business Association (1 member)
- Yorkshire Water (1 member)
- Moorland Association (1 member)
- English Heritage (1 member)
- Gamekeepers Association Moorland Branch (1 member)
- Nidderdale Chamber of Trade (1 member)
- National Farmers Union (1 member)
- Council for the Protection of Rural England (1 member)
- English Nature (1 member)
- National Trust (1 member)
The adoption by the Joint Advisory Committee in
November 2007 of a new
Business
Plan for the AONB to replace the expired 2001 - 2006 version
signaled completion of a major review of its structure and
operating arrangements that began in winter 2006 and continued
during 2007/08. The Business Plan incorporates a revised
Constitution for the Committee, with a new remit and a different
structure.