Civil Service Commission to review appointments made by exception at delegated grades

The First Civil Service Commissioner, Baroness Gisela Stuart, has today (30 August 2024) written to all departments outlining a review of all appointments made by exception which did not require prior approval by the Civil Service Commission in July and August 2024. 

The Commission has also today written to departments outlining next steps for this review. 

Read: First Civil Service Commissioner to Heads of Departments, 30 August 2024

Read: Interim Chief Executive to HR Directors, 30 August 2024

Read: Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles

Read: Exceptions - why are they allowed?

Read: First Civil Service Commissioner to Shadow Paymaster General and Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, 30 August 2024

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