The Search Committee is a delegated committee of the Board of Trustees. It advises the Board on candidates for membership of the Board and the Quality Assurance Committee. With guidance from the Board, and using the agreed selection criteria, the Search Committee identifies and recommends suitable candidates.
Responsibilities
The Search Committee will:
- identify suitable candidates for co-option or nomination to the Board of Trustees or its committees.
- ascertain the candidates’ willingness to accept the co-option or nomination.
- recommend suitable candidates to the Board for confirmation.
In undertaking the above duties the committee will aim to comply with all relevant legislation and will conduct its business in accordance with Nolan principles.
Membership
The Search Committee must include at least three members of the Board of Trustees and an OCNLR Officer.
Mode of Operation
Meetings
The committee will meet when necessary. Meetings may be virtual.
Activity
Normally, the Committee will instruct the officer in the approach appropriate to the vacancy. The officer will act as secretary to the Committee.