❓ Question regarding the appointment of Acting Information Commissioners, specifically concerning the reasons for temporary appointments and associated cost savings. It seeks clarification on the terms of appointment for both Ms. Ward and Mrs. Fletcher.
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I refer to the recently tabled State Records Commission 2017-18 Annual Report and the listing of Ms Lisa Ward as Acting Information Commissioner, appointed 3 April 2018, and ask: (a) why
was Ms Ward not appointed as permanent Information Commissioner; (b) was the decision to appoint Ms Ward to the role in an acting capacity designed to save money: (i) if
yes, how much money was saved; (c) why has Ms Ward’s replacement, Catherine Fletcher, also been appointed to the position in an acting capacity; and (d) when is Mrs Fletcher’s term of appointment as Acting Information Commissioner due to expire?
was Ms Ward not appointed as permanent Information Commissioner; (b) was the decision to appoint Ms Ward to the role in an acting capacity designed to save money: (i) if
yes, how much money was saved; (c) why has Ms Ward’s replacement, Catherine Fletcher, also been appointed to the position in an acting capacity; and (d) when is Mrs Fletcher’s term of appointment as Acting Information Commissioner due to expire?
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