Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act ("the Act") requires the Board in carrying out its functions in relation to Northern Ireland, to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity:

• Between persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, martial status or sexual orientation.
  
• Between men and women generally.
  
• Between persons with a disability and persons without.
  
• Between persons with dependants and persons without.
  

In addition, without prejudice to its obligation above, the Board shall, in carrying out its function relating to Northern Ireland, have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of different belief, political opinion or racial group.
 
The Fisheries Conservancy Board is fully committed to meeting its obligations on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations as set out in Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
 
On the 5 July 2001 the Fisheries Conservancy Board received approval of its Equality Scheme which sets out how the Board proposes to fulfil these obligations and reflects the outcome of the public consultation process.
 
The Board aims to ensure that the statutory duties are complied with and that the Equality Scheme is fully implemented. Effective internal arrangements are in place to ensure appropriate training and regular monitoring and evaluation of progress.
 
Copies of the Fisheries Conservancy Board NI Equality Scheme are available from: