Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
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Recommendations for appointment as members of Board | ||
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16. (1) Subject to section 15 (11), the Minister shall invite the Service to undertake a selection competition for the purpose of identifying and recommending to the Minister persons who are suitable for appointment by the Minister as members of the Board. | ||
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister shall agree with the Service the selection criteria and process that are to apply to a selection competition under this section. | ||
(3) A person shall not be recommended by the Service for appointment by the Minister unless the Service is satisfied that the person has sufficient experience and expertise to enable them to make a substantial contribution to the effective and efficient operation of An Garda Síochána in matters connected with one or more of the following: | ||
(a) the functions of An Garda Síochána; | ||
(b) organisational governance, management, data protection or public administration; | ||
(c) financial matters including the allocation, management of, and accountability for, the effective use of financial resources. | ||
(4) The Service shall provide the Minister with particulars of the experience and expertise of each person whom it recommends under this section as suitable for appointment as a member of the Board. |