Key information
Executive summary
The updated Protocol:
• Reflects the recent changes to fire governance;
• Incorporates general updates since the last version covering revised job titles etc;
• Benefits from some reordering and clarification; and
• Includes a new checklist to assist staff undertaking such appointments.
Decision
Part 1: Non-confidential facts and advice
The Protocol on Mayoral Appointments sets out how Mayoral appointments will be made in line with best practice. An updated version of the Protocol is appended to this decision form for the Mayor’s approval.
The updated Protocol:
• Reflects the recent changes to fire governance;
• Incorporates general updates since the last version covering revised job titles etc;
• Benefits from some reordering and clarification; and
• Includes a new checklist to assist staff undertaking such appointments.
The Assembly’s GLA Oversight Committee was consulted on the proposed changes to the Protocol at its 17 July 2018 meeting and was content with this updated version of the Protocol.
The updated Protocol will be circulated and adopted for use as soon as this decision form has been signed off.
Equality issues are integral to the appointments process.
There are no financial issues directly arising from this decision.
There are no legal issues directly arising from this decision.
Signed decision document
MD2334 Updated Protocol on Mayoral Appointments
Supporting documents
Protocol on Mayoral appointments - July 2018