25. There should be a formal, rigorous and In accordance with the Development of transparent process for the appointment of Tourism Act, 1969 (‘the Act’) the the Chair. This should be compliant with Chairman of BTA is appointed by the the Code of Practice issued by the Secretary of State for Culture Media Commissioner for Public Appointments. and Sport in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The process is led by DCMS and, as BTA is a Cross Border Authority, representatives of the Scottish Executive and Welsh Assembly are involved. 26. The Chair should have a clearly defined In accordance with the Act, 5 members role in the appointment of non-executive are appointed by the Secretary of State Part board members. for Culture Media and Sport: the process is led by DCMS and the Chairman sits on the interview Panel and is fully involved in drawing up the shortlist presented to Minsters. The Chairman is not involved in the appointment of the Chairmen of VisitScotland and VisitEngland who sit on the Board as ex-officio members nor in the appointment of the member appointed by the Welsh Assembly. 27. The duties, role and responsibilities, In accordance with the terms of the Act, of office and remuneration of the Chair the Chairman (and the Chairman of should be set out clearly and formally ETB) is appointed by the Secretary of defined in writing. Terms and conditions State for Culture, Media and Sport and must be in line with Cabinet Office the letter of appointment, together with guidance and with any statutory a Statement of the Terms and requirements. Conditions of Appointment, is sent by the incumbent SoS: the matters
25. There should be a formal, rigorous and transparent process for the appointment of the Chair. This should be compliant with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. In accordance with the Development of Tourism Act, 1969 (‘the Act’) the Chairman of BTA is appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The process is led by DCMS and, as BTA is a Cross Border Authority, representatives of the Scottish Executive and Welsh Assembly are involved. 26. The Chair should have a clearly defined role in the appointment of non-executive board members. Part In accordance with the Act, 5 members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport: the process is led by DCMS and the Chairman sits on the interview Panel and is fully involved in drawing up the shortlist presented to Minsters. The Chairman is not involved in the appointment of the Chairmen of VisitScotland and VisitEngland who sit on the Board as ex-officio members nor in the appointment of the member appointed by the Welsh Assembly. 27. The duties, role and responsibilities, of office and remuneration of the Chair should be set out clearly and formally defined in writing. Terms and conditions must be in line with Cabinet Office guidance and with any statutory requirements. In accordance with the terms of the Act, the Chairman (and the Chairman of ETB) is appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the letter of appointment, together with a Statement of the Terms and Conditions of Appointment, is sent by the incumbent SoS: the matters
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