Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 7
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Paragraph: 38
Non-executive directors' power to remove Permanent Secretaries requires genuine independence.
Conclusion
Furthermore, the Committee considers that the power of NEDs, currently included in the Corporate Governance Code, to be able to recommend to the Prime Minister, Secretary of State, and Cabinet Secretary that the Permanent Secretary be removed from their post if they are deemed to be an obstacle to delivery, is only appropriate if NEDs are independent sources of advice.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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