EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

APPOINTMENT OF THE CLERK OF THE ASSEMBLY

Public Sector Management Act 1994

NI2003-389

Legislative Context

The Clerk is appointed in accordance with the provisions of Division 3.8 of the 
Public Sector Management Act 1994 (the Act).

Outline

The position was advertised in the national press following the retirement of the previous Clerk.

The Speaker arranged for an independent selection committee to consider applicants and, following completion of its deliberations, he consulted with the Standing Committee on Administration and Procedure on the recommendation of the selection committee.

On 23 September 2003, the Executive approved the appointment of Mr Tom Duncan in accordance with the provisions of section 46(2) of the Act.

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