This item was published during the term of a previous administration that ended in April 2007
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Shetland NHS
27/12/2006
Health Minister Andy Kerr today announced the re-appointment of Ms Dominique Rommel as a Member of Shetland NHS Board.
Ms Rommel is managing director of consultancy company Pharos Atlantic Ltd and is also a trustee of the Shetland Development Trust. She is a member of a number of community and voluntary organisations, including the Scalloway Community Council. Her previous experience includes work as a banker and as a lawyer at the Brussels' Bar.
She has taught and published research in the area of fisheries management. In 2006 she was appointed as a member of the Shetland Transport Partnership, upon proposal by NHS Shetland for two years commencing on April 2006. Ms Rommel receives no remuneration for this position, however expenses and subsistence are paid.
Ms Rommel's re-appointment will be for a period of four years from February 1, 2007 to January 31, 2011.
This post is part time with a time commitment of eight hours per week for which the annual remuneration is £4,670.
Ministerial appointments are 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. Ms Rommel is a member of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and has spoken on behalf of the Moray Liberal Democrats, she has also made speeches at party conferences.