AQW 10682/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 9997/17-22, to detail (i) where the recruitment for the independent panel is published and being promoted; (ii) how many people will be on the panel; and (iii) whether all members will be independent of government and government departments.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 20 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 20 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 30 November 2020
- Answered
- 26 November 20206 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The appointment process for the independent has not yet commenced and will not do so until the Terms of Reference is agreed by the Executive. When the appointment process begins publicity will be designed to ensure a wide range and diverse audience is made aware of the opportunity and encouraged to apply.
It is my expectation that the Panel will include a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three Members, so five in total. However, this is to be confirmed.
It is not appropriate to pre-judge the selection process. Work is underway to develop a suitable approach to appoint the panel.