Independent Member A&G / Independent Person JSC: Interview Questions

2 November 2023

Interview Panel: F Harrison, L Tomlinson

1. What made you decide to apply for this position, what motivated you to want to get involved in the work of the (A&G/Jt Standards) committee?

2. What experience and skills do you think you’re able to bring to the role?

3. What is your approach when assessing a position of conflict? (JSC role only)

4. What are your thoughts about social media, and if you have any SM accounts is there anything online which may bring into question your ability to act independently?

5. You may be subject to public criticism in this role - is this something you have experienced in a previous role and would you be comfortable with it?

6. What would you do if you were approached by a Councillor (city or parish) who may wish to seek your private views? (JSC role only)

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8. Please can you tell us your understanding of what good governance looks like? (A& G role only)

9. Can you just confirm please that you are willing to attend training sessions and able to attend meetings during the day and evening? Some meetings may be conducted via Teams/Zoom etc – are you comfortable with that?

10.  Candidate to ask any questions of Panel