Explanatory Notes

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 25

8th April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 1: The Civil Service Commission

Part 1: The Commissioners

63.Paragraph 1 provides for a minimum of seven members of the Civil Service Commission, one as the First Civil Service Commissioner (β€œthe First Commissioner”) and the others Civil Service Commissioners (β€œthe Commissioners”).

64.Paragraphs 2 and 3 provide for the appointment of the First Commissioner and Commissioners, and the terms of appointment. Provision is also made for the appointment of ex-officio Commissioners. This might include for example, the appointment of the Public Appointments Commissioner as a Commissioner.

65.Paragraph 4 makes provision for the terms of appointment of a Commissioner to include provision for remuneration, allowances and pensions.

66.Paragraph 5 sets out the circumstances in which the First Commissioner or Commissioner may resign or be removed from office by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the Minister for the Civil Service.

67.Paragraph 6 makes provision for compensation for the loss of the office of First Commissioner or Commissioner.