Paragraph

“Appointments

F11

(1)

A relevant authority must take the steps set out in sub-paragraph (2) where—

(a)

it proposes to appoint a chief officer (within the meaning of the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006); and

(b)

the remuneration which it proposes to pay to the chief officer is £100,000 or more per annum.

(2)

The steps are to—

(a)

draw up a statement specifying—

(i)

the duties of the officer concerned, and

(ii)

any qualifications or qualities to be sought in the person to be appointed;

(b)

make arrangements for the post to be publicly advertised in such a way as is likely to bring it to the attention of persons who are qualified to apply for it; and

(c)

make arrangements for a copy of the statement mentioned in paragraph (a) to be sent to any person on request.

(3)

Where sub-paragraph (1) applies, the relevant authority is not required to take the step set out in sub-paragraph (2)(b) if it proposes to appoint the chief officer for a period of no longer than 12 months.

2

(1)

Where a post has been advertised as provided in paragraph F21(2)(b), the relevant authority must–

(a)

interview all qualified applicants for the post, or

(b)

select a short list of such qualified applicants and interview those included on the short list.

(2)

Where no qualified person has applied, or if the relevant authority decide to re-advertise the appointment, the relevant authority may make further arrangements for advertisement in accordance with paragraph F31(2)(b).”