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ANNEX D
SEEKING A FIELD OF CANDIDATES - KEY STEPS
The following key steps can serve as a general guide to a successful process for appointment made by Ministers to bodies which do not come within the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Although appointments to RTPs will not, after the initial appointment of other members, be made by Ministers - following these simple steps will help generate a good field of candidates and make a selection process easy and simple to manage:
- if judged necessary, invite someone not involved in the process to validate the planned arrangements before, during and on conclusion;
- again if necessary, secure the services of an independent expert on the subject matter dealt with by the body to assist in the identification and, if appropriate, selection of possible applicants;
- ensure that the process is recorded and documented with all relevant material retained for the duration of the appointment;
- define the task and the essential (and, if thought necessary, desirable) qualities sought prior to seeking applicants;
- seek to attract a range of candidates and provide prospective applicants with written information on the task and qualities sought;
- ask applicants to provide written confirmation/evidence of their suitability for appointment;
- test the applicants against the defined task and qualities sought;
- aim for a choice of candidates considered to meet the agreed requirements;
- arrange for the appointments to be publicised and ensure that a formal letter of appointment issues; and
- if appropriate, arrange for the appointee's performance to be monitored and feedback to be given.
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