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Dr Joan Mitchell

Joan Mitchell served as a councillor in Dumfries and Galloway from 1994 to 2007, her posts including deputy leader (1997 - 2003) and chair of Planning and Environment (2003-2006).  A partner in a family farming business, her main interests have been in rural development and countryside affairs. She formerly chaired Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board (2001 to 2003) and Dumfries and Galloway Access Forum (2003 to 2007).  She is currently a director of Southern Upland Partnership, and Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Area Tourism Partnership.  She is also involved with the South of Scotland Regional Forestry Forum. The Regional Forestry Forum position is a Ministerial appointment, but attracts no remuneration.  Mrs Mitchell does not hold any other Ministerial appointments.

Joan Mitchell
Great Glen House,
Leachkin Road,
Inverness,
IV3 8NW

Tel/fax: c/o Julian Bishop - 01463 725009