Area Commissioner Western Isles

The re-appointment of the Convenor and four Commissioners to the Crofters Commission was announced today by Minister for the Environment, Roseanna Cunningham.

The successful re-appointees are Drew Ratter, Convenor, Ronald Eunson, Angus McHattie, Murdo MacLennan and Robin Currie.

The re-appointments for Drew Ratter, Ronald Eunson, Angus McHattie and Murdo MacLennan will run from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012. Robin Currie who has had his appointment extended for 18 months will run from May 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011.

Murdo MacLennan, Area Commissioner Western Isles

Murdo is an active crofter in both Lewis and Harris. He is a Non Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Bord Na Gaidhlig, Director of Lewis Crofters Ltd. Murdo is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

He is a member of the Scottish Crofting Federation; he is a trustee of Bethesda Hospice, Stornoway and Chairman of the Grazing Committee, Scarp, Isle of Harris.

“Non Executive”

Murdo ensures appropriate standards of corporate governance in the work of the Crofters Commission Board and the organisation as a whole including observance of collective responsibility for board decisions.

He contributes to the strategic management including setting the corporate and financial strategy for the organisation.

Murdo brings effective communication and interpersonal skills to the post, as Area Commissioner for the Western Isles he engages with regulatory casework as necessary, including making final decisions on cases and conducting public hearings.

He undertakes representative tasks on behalf of the Crofters Commission including local meetings with communities and commission assessors and participating in conference and seminars on behalf of the Commission.

Murdo Chairs the Efficiency and Governance Committee and represents the Crofters Commission on the Cross Party Group on crofting in the Scottish Parliament.

Murdo, as a Non Executive Director of Bord Na Gaidhlig receives remuneration of £6,200.

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