Glen Innes’ Jim Benton will join the board for the first time.

“Jim has an impressive record and a strong commitment to agricultural and resource management in our region and I welcome him to the board,” Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said while congratulating the members.

“He brings his experience with the previous catchment catchment management authority and chairman of the successful Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC).”

Former Guyra Shire Mayor Hans Hietbrink would continue to lead the Northern Tablelands LLS Board after a successful three-year term.

“Northern Tablelands LLS has already established a strong reputation in the region and across the state and I’m delighted that it will continue to be led by Hans Hietbrink,” Mr Marshall said.

Inverell’s Graham Marriott and Walcha’s Maria Woods have also been re-appointed.

Mr Marshall also congratulated Moree grain farmer and NSW Farmers Association non-executive director Rebecca Reardon on being appointed to the North West LLS board.

Mr Marshall said both the North West and Northern Tablelands LLS boards would be well served and benefit from years of experience and be reinvigorated with fresh blood.

“I think we’ve got a good mix of experienced board members and newcomers in this round of appointed members,” he said.

“This role requires strong leadership, excellent local understanding and good knowledge of issues affecting landholders. I believe people in the North West and Northern Tablelands will be well looked after by these new boards.”

“It’s promising to see board members returning to the organisation to build upon their achievements in the last term,” Mr Marshall said.

Ratepayers can nominate themselves or any person who might best represent their interests. Nominations close on 10 April and the electoral roll closes on 31 March. Enrolment forms are available from any Local Land Services office or via the Local Land Services website.