Evidence ref 1.3.10 Copies of NED appraisals Cross ref 1.5.1 letter of appointment GP3 is a comprehensive appraisal process in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chair of the Board that is led by the relevant Deputy Secretary (and countersigned by the Permanent Secretary). Assessment Appraisal process of Chairman in place led by Permanent Secretary. Evidence Record of in-year meetings between Chairman and Permanent Secretary. Annual appraisal form for Chairman. Both documents held by DoH. GP4 Each Board member (including each Issue of appraisal process for NEDs NED appraisal process and are Need guidance from DoH to Executive Director) has objectives had been raised in Baseline owned by DoH. comply with best practice. specific to their Board role that are reviewed on an annual basis. DHSSPS response in Permanent Secretary’s Assessment correspondence of 28 November Generic objectives for NEDs 2013 advised that issues “common are set out in form completed such as PDPs, appraisal processes as part of annual appraisal and succession planning have been process. No evidence that discussed with Departmental each Board member has colleagues who are now considering objectives specific to their role how best to progress these issues.” which are reviewed on an annual basis.
Evidence ref 1.3.10 Copies of NED appraisals Cross ref 1.5.1 letter of appointment GP3 is a comprehensive appraisal process in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chair of the Board that is led by the relevant Deputy Secretary (and countersigned by the Permanent Secretary). Assessment Appraisal process of Chairman in place led by Permanent Secretary. Evidence Record of in-year meetings between Chairman and Permanent Secretary. Annual appraisal form for Chairman. Both documents held by DoH. GP4 Each Board member (including each Executive Director) has objectives specific to their Board role that are reviewed on an annual basis. Assessment Generic objectives for NEDs are set out in form completed as part of annual appraisal process. No evidence that each Board member has objectives specific to their role which are reviewed on an annual basis. Issue of appraisal process for NEDs had been raised in Baseline DHSSPS response in Permanent Secretary’s correspondence of 28 November 2013 advised that “common issues such as PDPs, appraisal processes and succession planning have been discussed with Departmental colleagues who are now considering how best to progress these issues.” NED appraisal process and are owned by DoH. Need guidance from DoH to comply with best practice.
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