# The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006, Paragraph


“Appointments
1 (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 1(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 1(2)(b).”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2006/1275/schedule/1/part/1/paragraph/wrapper1n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-standing-orders-wales-regulations-2006/schedule-1/part-1/paragraph-wrapper1n1
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