The re-appointment of five existing members of the Historic Buildings Council has been announced by Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan.
DoENI writes:
Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, today announced the re-appointment of five existing members of the Historic Buildings Council for a three year term, effective from 1 March 2016. In addition, to facilitate the recruitment of new members and ensure continuity, the terms of seven members who have already served two terms have been extended by three months until 31 May 2016.
Welcoming the re-appointments, Mark H Durkan said: ‘Our built heritage is not only an important part of our lives and communities but is a major element in economic growth, tourist numbers and spend. ’The Historic Buildings Council can help inform government how best to maintain built heritage for future generations and positively develop our assets to realise their full and true potential. I would like to thank all members for their valuable service on the council to date.’
Established in 1973, the Council is an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department of the Environment and provides independent advice to the Department on the listing of buildings, the general state of listed buildings and other matters relating to their preservation and the contribution they make to our communities and economy.
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