Government’s Preferred candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments to be assessed by MPs
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) will hold a pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate, Fiona Cannon OBE, for the role of Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The Commissioner regulates how ministers make appointments to the boards of public bodies, ensuring appointments are merit-based and made in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
Meeting details
The session provides an opportunity for members of the Committee to assess the candidate’s professional competence and to explore their priorities.
Questions are likely to centre on the candidate's skills, prior experience and understanding of the role.
A short report on whether the Committee support the appointment of Fiona Cannon will be published following the session.