Declaration of interests at interview panels by CEO (FOI)

Request

A previous Freedom of Information (FOI) response states: "Mr Parker has always declared an interest where appropriate. For example, throughout the recruitment of personnel which has been overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, if Mr. Parker has known, or known of any candidates, that has been declared at the appropriate time in the process."

A

Please state how many appointments Mr Parker has been involved in since his appointment.

B

Of these, please state on how many occasion he has declared an interest in an appointment of the nature mentioned above (ie that he knows, has known, or previously worked with any of the candidates).

C

Please state how many of the above number were appointed, and what positions they now hold (or are due to take up) within the States of Jersey.

Response

A to C

Mr Parker participated in all seven Director General Panels and in 23 Director and Group Director panels. An interest was declared in three interviews, one at Director General and two at Director level.

The positions concerned were Chief Operating Officer – Director General level and Commercial Director and Director of Local Services. The successful candidates were known to the CEO in a professional capacity and the Jersey Appointments Commission who oversaw the process were content that the recruitment process was robust and fair.