Public Appointments Commissioner

Welcome to the website of the Public Appointments Commissioner for Scotland. You’ll find information here about who we are and what we do.

Every one of us living in Scotland benefits from the essential services provided by our public bodies. Health, education, the environment, the economy... public bodies play an important role in every part of Scottish life.

And their boards play a vital role in guiding and shaping their future.

Our job is to make sure that the people who serve on these boards are appointed on merit, using methods that are fair and open.

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The Public Appointments Commissioner for Scotland is part of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.

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Proposed changes to the structure of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland

A Scottish Government consultation is seeking views on proposed changes to legislation to enable the removal the current two Commissioner posts and install one Commissioner post for the whole Commission.

You can find out more about the consultation, and respond, by visiting the Scottish Government website.

The consultation closes on 29 March 2013.

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Annual Report 2011/12

The Commission's first annual report was published on 27 September 2012.

It's available here

Annual Report 2011/12

For more information about the annual report or to obtain a copy in an alternative format please contact Karen Elder on 0131 226 8138 or email k.elder@ethicalstandards.org.uk

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Keen to apply for a public appointment?

To find out about current vacancies go to www.appointed-for-scotland.org

• CESPLS External Auditors' Report 2011-12
• CESPLS Annual Business Plan 2013-14
• 2012 Applicant Research
• Scottish Government letter to applicants
• Board Member