Consultation Paper for Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies in Scotland

This document contains recommendations for changes to the Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies in Scotland and a proposed draft Code for further consultation. The Code of Practice is an important tool in securing the appointments of the right people for the right roles. It is rooted in good practice in recruitment and selection and intended to help selection panels design appointment rounds that deliver the skills, knowledge and experience needed as well as being welcoming and accessible to people from all backgrounds. Our review and proposed revisions to the Code in 2021 are unashamedly focused on enabling more creative and ambitious approaches to attracting and appointing the best new board members from the widest possible pool of applicants.

This consultation paper invites comments on the recommendations made by the Commissioner about the ways in which the Code of Practice could be improved. It also seeks views on the revised draft Code.

Please complete this consultation paper questionnaire and return it, ideally by email and by 30 September, with any comments that you wish to submit. Please do feel free to contact us if you have questions.