Ministerial appointments to public bodies: training pack for selection panel chairs

1. Introduction

You have been invited to chair a selection panel for the recruitment of ministerial appointees where the process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. Section A5 of the Commissioner's 2022 Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies (the Code) requires that the chair of a selection panel must be trained on the appointments process and on diversity and inclusion in the context of making public appointments.

The 2022 Code places you, as panel chair, at the centre of decision making during the selection process, so it is vital that you understand and apply the principles and provisions of the Code. This training pack does not cover every aspect of the Code in detail, but signposts you to further sources of information and support.

Please read the Code of Practice before you continue.