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Pre-appointment Hearing: The First Civil Service Commissioner

Pre-appointment hearing

The Civil Service Commission exists to provide assurance that civil servants are selected on merit on the basis of fair and open competition; and to help safeguard an impartial Civil Service.

The First Commissioner is appointed by HM the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, for a five-year non-renewable term of office.

The position is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Committee.

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: pacac@parliament.uk
  • Address: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA