Public Notices
December 2007
Joint Standards Committee MemberThe Joint Standards Committee of the Northern Ireland Social Security Agency and the Northern Ireland Child Support Agency was set up in December 1999. The Committee is a non executive body with an independent chairperson responsible for providing the Chief Executives with assurance on the standards of decision making. The Agencies wish to appoint an independent member and are now seeking applications.
Applicants must have:
- a general knowledge of the business of both the Social Security and Child Support Agencies and the corresponding legislation;
- an awareness of public opinion on social security and child support matters;
- experience of working with the voluntary sector, community groups, trade unions or other groups which regularly represent customers in their dealings with the two Agencies;
- an ability to work as part of a team;
- an ability to put forward views and opinions clearly and concisely.
The appointment is for an initial period of 4 years, renewable by agreement. It is expected that the member will commit approximately eight days a year. Salary will be £2,000 per annum subject to annual review.
Application forms and further information about the post may be obtained from Standards Assurance Unit, Level 3, James House, Belfast BT7 2JA
Telephone: (028) 90819689
Email: sau.reportssection@nissa.gsi.gov.uk
Completed applications must be returned by 5pm on 11 January 2008.
The Department for Social Development is committed to the principles of public appointment based on merit, openness and transparency of process. The Department is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of age, religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependants.
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