'Preferred candidate' announced for next Local Government Ombudsman
Published by Jon Land for 24dash.com
in Local Government
Thursday 8th October 2009 - 11:35am
'Preferred candidate' announced for next Local Government Ombudsman
Other Local Government stories
Local Government Minister Barbara Follett has today confirmed
that Dr Jane Martin has been named as the preferred candidate for
appointment as the next Local Government Ombudsman following a
public competition.
Communities Secretary John Denham has written to the Chair of the
select committee, Dr Phyllis Starkey, today asking her to invite Dr
Martin as his preferred candidate to appear before the Communities
and Local Government select committee.
Before her appointment is recommended to Her Majesty The Queen, Dr
Martin has to appear before the select committee for a
pre-appointment hearing to discuss her suitability for the role,
her key priorities and the selection process.
Dr Martin is currently Director of Policy & Engagement and
Deputy Chief Executive at the Local Better Regulation Office.
Barbara Follett said: "The Local Government Ombudsman has a vital
role to play in ensuring that people get swift and fair redress
when things go wrong in the services councils are delivering for
them.
"I believe that Jane Martin has all the credentials to perform this
very important role but careful regard will be given to the select
committee's hearing report before making a final recommendation to
Her Majesty."
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