Charity Commission chair comes under Parliamentary scrutiny

By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 3 June 2008

The chair of the Charity Commission is among 60 key public sector appointments that will be subject to increased scrutiny by Parliament under new Government proposals.

The posts involved are those whose holders are deemed to need demonstrable independence from government, or who play a key role in protecting the public’s rights. Under the plans, the Government’s chosen candidates will be required to appear before a parliamentary select committee, which will question them about their suitability....