Appointments Commission

The Appointments Commission was established as an independent body by the Council of Ministers under the auspices of the Tribunals Act 2006.

Its principal function is to make appointments, in accordance with relevant legislation, to various Tribunals and other bodies.

The Commission members are currently:

  • Mr Alan Teare (Chairperson)
  • Ms Kim Corlett
  • Mr Stephen Cregeen
  • Mr Paul Coppell
  • Krystina Thompson

Register to the Appointments Commission's mailing list (external site)

Current Vacancies on Tribunals

Employment and Equality Tribunal 

Legislation and Information links:

Additional documents

Appointments Commission application form

Procedure for Appointments

Addendum to the Procedure for Appointments

DBS Procedures

Policy for Maximum Terms of Office

Due Diligence Policy

Progress Report

Risk Register

Complaints Procedure

Page last updated on 31 January 2024