JNCC is led by the Joint Committee, which brings together members from the nature conservation bodies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and independent members appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under an independent chair.
They bring together scientific and technical expertise, extensive knowledge of policy at global, European and national levels and skills in working with other organisations.
The membership of the committee is defined in schedule 4 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
Members discuss strategic nature conservation and organizational issues as well as making high-level advice, strategy, funding and planning decisions.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings as observers except when confidential issues are being discussed.