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Featured Publications:
Enhancing the Public Appointments Process
Published 20 May 2013
A report on our stakeohlders' views on proposals for a revised code of practice and the resulting revised draft code. We would welcome comments on the revised draft code no later than 2 August.
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Scottish Government letter to applicants
Published 13 Mar 2013
The 2012 applicant research was fully supported by Scottish Government. This letter sets out their response to the feedback provided by applicants and the issues highlighted in our research report.
Template compliance opinion - high risk
Published 13 Dec 2012
A document used by assessors to provide a view on compliance with the code during appointment rounds.
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Template compliance opinion - low risk
Published 13 Dec 2012
A document used by assessors to provide a view on compliance with the code during appointment rounds
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Template compliance opinion - medium risk
Published 13 Dec 2012
A document used by assessors to provide a view on compliance with the code during appointment rounds
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CESPLS External Auditors' Report 2011-12
Published 30 Nov 2012
Audit Scotland have been appointed as the Commission for Ethical Standards' external auditors. This is their final report on the Commission's annual accounts for 2011-12.
Published 15 Oct 2012
This is the evaluation of the most recent mentoring programme (2011) sponsored by OCPAS and managed by Mentoring Partnership Scotland. The mentoring programme was established to improve the diversity of applicants for public appointments. The 2011 programme was specifically aimed at women.
CESPLS PSR Section 32 Information 2011-12
Published 12 Oct 2012
Statements as required under Section 32 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. Work undertaken by the Commission in financial year 2011-12 to promote and increase sustainable growth and to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy.
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