Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador tabled the final report of the statutory review of the Independent Appointments Commission with the House of Assembly as per the requirements of the Independent Appointments Commission Act.
In March 2023, government announced the statutory review which was focused on identifying improvements to enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness and outcomes of the legislation and the subsequent processes which support its administration.
Mr. David Conway was appointed to lead the review which includes 23 recommendations. The complete report can be viewed here.
Governed by the Independent Appointments Commission Act, which received royal assent in 2016, the Independent Appointments Commission is a seven person, non-partisan commission appointed through a resolution of the House of Assembly. The commission provides merit-based recommendations to approximately 30 Tier One entities. These agencies, boards and commissions deliver important services including health care, education and the management of our province’s natural resources.
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“I thank Mr. Conway for completing this review, and I also thank all those who participated and provided input into the process. We will now review the report and its recommendations. The Independent Appointments Commission provides an important service to the province, ensuring a fair and merit-based process is followed when appointing members to serve on our agencies, boards and commissions.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission
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Provincial Government Announces Statutory Review of the Independent Appointments Commission
Independent Appointments Commission Act
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