What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities in Wales regarding transparency in the process for senior appointments?
Answered by Minister for Finance and Local Government | Answered on 07/12/2023
I have had no recent discussions with local authorities on this matter.
While Local Authorities will have set out their policies and procedures for the appointment of staff generally, paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006 provides that posts for chief officers with salaries of more than £100,000 must be publicly advertised in a way which is likely to bring it to the attention of persons who are qualified to apply for it.