Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the OCPAS Assessor answer to?
OCPAS Assessors(OAs) are appointed by the Commissioner for Public Appointments in Scotland and are answerable to her for their professional conduct and competence. They do not answer to Ministers or their directorates, nor to any of the public bodies. As part of the selection panel, the OA is fully involved in the process for every regulated public body and ensures that the Code of Practice is properly applied in every appointment round.
