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The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) is independent from government. ACOBA is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office .
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments' advice in relation to appointments it is aware have been taken up, or announced, in 2019-2020
The Public Appointments Data Report 2021/22 provides a diversity breakdown of public appointees.
Former ministers who have left the government in the last 2 years must apply to ACOBA before taking up a new appointment or role outside government.
This page summarises advice given under the Business Appointment Rules to officials at SCS1 and SCS2 level and equivalents.
Use this form to appoint an advocate where the court has ruled against a defendant cross-examining in person.
All outside appointments or employment taken up by former CCS staff at senior civil service (SCS) levels SCS1 and SCS2.
A collection of summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.
Use this form to give notice of the appointment of an administrator.
Summary of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.
The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out the process and principles that should underpin all public appointments made to bodies listed in the Public Appointments Order in Council.
Use this service to book a COVID-19 vaccination or manage your appointment.
Template for GOV.UK publication page for departmental core transparency data, to be published quarterly.
This page summarises advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.
Use this form to give notice of the appointment of a replacement nominee.
Use this form to appointment or change of agent or contact address.
The guidance letter accompanies the authorised persons appointment form.
Use this form to appoint or change a representative for an opponent or cancellation applicant.
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