Structure

The Nevis Partnership is a Scottish registered charity. It has a main board with ten representatives holding voting rights. The directorships represented at the main board include:

  • The Highland Council
  • Fort William Community Council
  • Inverlochy and Torlundy Community Council
  • Glen Nevis Residents
  • The John Muir Trust
  • The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
  • Lochaber Mountain Access Group
  • Scottish Natural Heritage
  • Sport Scotland

The Chairman of the board is the author, broadcaster and mountaineer Cameron McNeish. The main board meets once every two months in Fort William. In addition to the main board there are other associated organizations represented at the meetings. These include:

Members' Representatives

  • Bidwells (representing Alcan Smelting and Power UK)
  • Glen Nevis Estate

Associates

  • Forestry Commission Scotland
  • Host - Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board

Advisors in Attendance

  • HIE Lochaber
  • Representatives from the local farming and grazing communities
  • Various additional advisers as required by the board

In addition to the main board there is an Executive Committee. This group meets every month and provides a support and advisory framework to assist the Nevis Manager on all project management and operational issues. The Executive Committee is made up of representatives from the following organizations:

  • The Highland Council
  • Scottish Natural Heritage
  • Local Community Group representation
  • Lochaber Mountain Access Group
  • The John Muir Trust
  • Forestry Commission Scotland (permanent attendance but no voting rights)

The Chairman of the Executive Committee is Mr James Weir, of Inverlochy and Torlundy Community Council.

Further details of the organization of the Nevis Partnership can be found in the Nevis Strategy.


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