Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General appointments
皇冠体育app Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General have strengthened their management team with the appointment of three new non-executive directors.
Susan Deacon has been appointed as lead non-executive director, and Catherine MacLeod and Andrew Kerr have been appointed as non-executive directors. 皇冠体育app appointments have been made following a rigorous, fair and open recruitment process under the public appointment rules. 皇冠体育app appointees join Martin Dorchester and Stuart Patrick as non-executive members on the offices鈥� joint management board.
Announcing the appointments Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said:
鈥淭his is great news for the Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General. I am delighted to welcome Susan, Catherine and Andrew to the team. 皇冠体育appse distinguished individuals bring a wealth of skills and experience. 皇冠体育appy join our current non-executive directors who will continue to offer invaluable insight, advice and challenge. 皇冠体育appy will all be instrumental in helping us deliver on my four key priorities - economic growth, delivering clean energy, tackling poverty, and rolling out Brand Scotland. 皇冠体育appse appointments demonstrate our commitment to strong governance and strategic leadership, which is a key part of the UK Government鈥檚 Plan for Change.鈥�
UK Government non-executive board members are appointed by the Secretary of State following approval by the Prime Minister and sit on the departmental board. 皇冠体育appir role is to:
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Give advice to ministers and officials on the operational and delivery implications of policy proposals.
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Provide independent support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the department鈥檚 strategic direction.
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Advise on performance and monitor implementation of the department鈥檚 business plans.
Non-executive directors do not have decision-making powers.