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Learn about the establishment of a Regional Management Unit (RMU) to enhance support for RBD projects, including staff composition and estimated expenses. Explore funding and issues related to Water Framework Directive implementation.
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RMU Support and Location • Handover Issues 18th PSC Nov 10th 05 • WFD Unit established • RBD Handover Issues Seminar: • Hodson Bay Hotel 18th Oct 2006 • Central Management Unit (CMU) • Brendan O Brien GIS Manager
RMU Support and Location • Full time unit with a dedicated space • RMU would be based within the RBD Lead Authority & reporting to the DOS Environment • The RMU would be supported by • expertise procured on a needs basis as required • Basin District Advisory Council (RBDAC) will continue to provide advice and support
RMU Proposed Composition • Regional Management Unit Coordinator • Secretariat to support the unit • Data/GIS Manager • Scientific Officer • Water Awareness Officer
RMU – Estimated Expenses Items - • Salaries • Coordinator, Clerical, Data Manager, Scientific Officer, Water Awareness Officer. • Office Rent • Office Consumables • Expenses • Travel/Subsistence/Training • External Costs • Publications, Publicity, Room hire, software licences, • Overall Costs per Annum:
WFD Issues • Costs – who will finance RBD Office • LAs likely to be responsible • Can cost be recouped from DOEHLG ??? • Sanction of Posts • Embargo on creation of new posts • Will new posts impinge upon Lead LA status quo
WFD Issues • WFD Timeline • Draft RBMP in June 2008 – • 6 months consultation (Dec 2008) • Management Plan Adopted June 2009 • Following consultation who prepares RBMP • Adoption of RBMP is a reserved function
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