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Public appointments are made on merit following a fair and open competition process which is conducted in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments. We will deal with your application as quickly as possible and will keep you informed at key stages. We aim to conclude the appointment process within three months of the deadline for applications β this is in accordance with the Governance Code.
Ministers are responsible and accountable to Parliament for the public appointments made within their department. As a result, they must be consulted at every stage of the appointments process.
The role of the Panel is to decide, objectively, which candidates meet the eligibility criteria for the role. At the shortlisting meeting the Panel will assess applications against the eligibility criteria and decide which candidates should be recommended for interview.
Once the shortlist has been agreed by Ministers, you will be advised by e-mail whether you have been shortlisted. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview. The Panel will meet again to interview candidates and determine who is appointable to the role. The names of all appointable candidates are provided to Ministers. It is then for Ministers to determine merit and decide who should be appointed.
