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Reappointment to Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board
17/10/2005
Health Minister Andy Kerr today announced the re-appointment of Professor George Irving as Chair of Ayrshire & Arran NHS Board.
Mr Kerr said:
"I am very pleased to announce this re-appointment. Professor Irving has made extremely valuable contributions to the NHS in Scotland. I look forward to continuing to work together with him in the vital task of improving the health of the people of Scotland."
Professor George Irving's social work career commenced in 1964 and subsequently he held senior positions as District Manager and Assistant Director with the then Strathclyde Regional Council. In 1995 he was appointed as the first Director of Social Work for North Ayrshire Council and during the period 1999-2000 he served as President of the Association of Directors of Social Work (Scotland). He has taught at what is now Glasgow Caledonian University for over 20 years. He was also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bucharest, Romania, where he was involved for a number years in developing child care services and reintroducing social work education. He is currently an Honorary Visiting Professor to Glasgow Caledonian University, School of Health and Social Care, and also serves on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Public Policy and Management and on the Scottish Development Board, Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Professor Irving commenced in his current role as Chairman, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, in July 2001. He has since served on a number of NHS national project groups and on the Ministerial Steering Group. He does not hold any other ministerial appointments.
Professor Irving's re-appointment will be for a period of four years from 1 August 2005 to 31 July 2009.
It is expected that as Chair, Professor Irving will contribute around three days per week for which the annual remuneration is £27,115.
NHS Boards are responsible for the strategic planning of health services and the development of measures to improve the health of the community in their region.
This Ministerial re-appointment was made in accordance with Commissioner for Public Appointments in Scotland (OCPAS) Code of Practice.
All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees' political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Within the last five years, Professor Irving has not been involved in any political activity.