This is the first time that Member
States and regions are specifically encouraged
to set up a joint monitoring committee for programmes financed by the ESI Funds
and this provides Wales
The Welsh Government attaches great importance to the principle of
partnership in developing, implementing and monitoring the ESI Funds. To this
end it will seek to recruit members who can bring to the Committee knowledge
and experience from national, regional and local authorities and groups,
business and enterprise, the rural and agricultural sector, educational
institutions, third sector bodies, and representatives from civil society,
environmental and equality bodies.
Candidates are expected to apply their own independent mindset rather
than represent the views of any particular constituency or interest group.
The remit of the Committee is to monitor the effectiveness of the ESI
programme implementation, with functions and tasks determined by the EC
Regulations for each of the component funds. This will include examining
progress made in delivering agreed programme objectives and suggesting or
examining modifications to the agreed programmes. Candidates will need to
demonstrate their engagement, experience and interest in ESI funds and the
ability to act as an effective board member.
Committee members will receive £198 per day
based on an expected time commitment of 8 – 10 days per annum. Travel and
subsistence expenses will also be available, as meetings will generally be held
in the Welsh Government offices in Merthyr Tydfil .
Appointments will initially run for three and a half years, renewable subject
to satisfactory review to a maximum of ten years.
The Welsh Government is committed to making appointments to public
bodies, whether paid or unpaid, by fair and open competition. Although appointments to the
PMC do not come within the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
these appointments will be made using a process which takes into account the
Commissioner’s Code of Practice on Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies as
best practice.
It is the policy of the Welsh Government to promote and integrate
equality of opportunity into all aspects of its business including appointments
to public bodies. Applications are
welcomed and encouraged from all groups and we ensure that no eligible
candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds
of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion
or religious affiliation. The principles
of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit.
For further details and to apply
go to http://wales.gov.uk/publicappointments
or for queries contact the HR Helpdesk on 029 2082 5454 or email
The closing date for receipt of applications
is 25 July 2013. Application forms received after this date
will not be considered. It is expected to hold interviews during August 2013.
Successful candidate will be invited to
attend induction sessions, with first PMC meeting likely to be held in December
2013 although the Committee may be required to meet in shadow form prior to
December.
It is intended to interview the top 10 shortlisted candidates
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