Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 19
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Acknowledged
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Concerns about the process for appointing the Independent Adviser are longstanding.
Recommendation
Concerns about the process for appointing the Independent Adviser are longstanding. The independence and integrity of the postholder are fundamental to their ability to carry out the role. As with the other standards watchdogs, the power of the Prime Minister to appoint the Independent Adviser should be balanced with a robust and transparent appointment process that allows the candidate to demonstrate their qualities for the role rather than their name being ‘alighted upon’, as is currently the case. The Independent Adviser should be subject to the Commissioner for Public Appointments process applicable to Significant Appointments. In addition, in accordance with our recommendation in this report concerning revisions to that process, the Independent Adviser’s appointment should be subject to a pre-appointment hearing with the relevant Select Committee and should require its endorsement.
Government Response Summary
The government keeps the honours, whistleblowing and recruitment processes under continuous review.
Paragraph Reference:
87
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
10. The Government's approach to honours, whistleblowing, and the recruitment of external hires into the Civil Service. The Government keeps the honours, whistleblowing and recruitment processes under continuous review. 10.1 Honours Boardman Report,