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All public appointments are advertised on the cabinet office�s public appointments website. the code of practice from the commissioner for public appointments sets out the regulatory framework. One of the most fraught issues in public appointments is managing allegations of conflicts of interest. an appointee who has previously worked or still works in an area covered by the public body can be, and often is, criticised for that reason.. A public appointment is an appointment to the board of a public body or government committee to provide leadership and guidance as well as holding senior staff to account. around 18,500 people hold a public appointment, some of which are paid while others are voluntary..

In accordance with the cabinet office�s governance code on public appointments, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. this is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election.. In march 2015 the government commissioned a review of the way appointments are made to public bodies and published a response to the review�s recommendations in april 2016. following consultation with my office, the cabinet office published the government�s governance code in december 2016.. Welcome to the public appointments website where you can search for all current appointments to the boards of a public body, government department or advisory committee. taking on a public appointment provides an opportunity to play a real part in shaping and influencing our society and the decisions that affect our lives..

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