Outer Hebrides Inshore Fisheries Group (IFG) was one of the first three pilot IFGs to be launched. An initial meeting of the Outer Hebrides IFG's Executive Committee took place on 6 February 2009 in Stornoway, and there have been further meetings held since.
Fishermen's Associations which have registered an interest in the Outer Hebrides IFG, appointing a representative to the Executive Committee, are as follows:
- Anglo-Scottish Fishermen's Association
- Clyde Fisherman's Association
- Mallaig and North West Fishermen's Association
- Orkney Fishermen's Association
- Scallop Association
- Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association
- Scottish White Fish Producers Association Limited
- Western Isles Fishermen's Association
Additionally, there is a seat on the Executive Committee for an elected representative of fishermen who are not members of Fishermen's Associations.
A Local Coordinator and Chairperson were appointed in May 2009. They are as follows:
- Duncan MacInnes - Outer Hebrides IFG Executive Committee Local Coordinator
- Archie Campbell - Outer Hebrides IFG Executive Committee Chairperson
Meetings
Minutes of IFG Executive Committee and Advisory Group meetings will be made public once approved as an accurate record by the Group.
Initial Papers
Paper 1 - Appointment of the IFG Chair
Paper 2 - IFG Constitution
Paper 3 - Draft IFG Local Coordinator Job Description
Paper 4 - IFG Advisory Group Membership