Bev is the current chair of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission Wales, an Independent Welsh Government sponsored body reviewing electoral arrangements within Wales ensuring effective and convenient local government.
She also works for the Independent Remuneration Panel Wales, setting the remuneration for principal, community and town councils, national parks and fire and rescue authorities, contributing to a healthy thriving diverse democracy.
Previously she held chief executive positions within local government in the East Midlands of England, specialising in social and economic regeneration and emergency planning.
Bev Smith, Non-executive Director for the Coal Authority from April 2023, said:
I'm delighted to add the role of Non-Executive Director at the Coal Authority to my portfolio. I was born and brought up in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales and have first-hand appreciation of the importance of our coal mining heritage and a passion and commitment to continue to support those communities impacted by mining, tackling inequalities and improving quality of life.
My experience in delivering economic and social regeneration schemes, emergency planning and strategic leadership, together with my work with key stakeholders across Wales, closely aligns with the Coal Authority's key areas of work to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
