“The SCA is of the view that the process currently enshrined in the Law is not sufficiently broad and transparent. In particular, it does not:

  • require the advertisement of vacancies; and
  • promote broad consultation and/or participation in the application, screening, selection, and appointment process for all members.

The SCA encourages the DPP to advocate for the formalization and application of a process that includes requirements to:

  1. Publicize vacancies broadly;
  2. Maximize the number of potential candidates from a wide range of societal groups and educational qualifications;
  3. Promote broad consultation and / or participation in the application, screening, selection and appointment process;
  4. Assess applicants on the basis of pre-determined, objective and publicly-available criteria; and
  5. Select members to serve in their individual capacity rather than on behalf of the organization they represent.”