Selected by Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mr Randeniya is the first person, ever, from an ethnic minority background to hold this role. However, Mr Randeniya, pictured, said he wants to be recognised for his effectiveness, not his ethnicity.
RFCCs bring together local councillors and independent regional representatives to oversee the regional programme of flood risk management work. The Chair leads the strategic direction for the Committee, including contributing to national discussions on flood risk management and sets regional strategic priorities for managing flood and coastal erosion risk in partnership with others.
