Lay members required for Grampian, Highland and Islands (JPAC) Justice of the Peace Advisory Committees. Closing date for applications is 24 October 2014.
The Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands wishes to appoint two lay people to sit on the Justice of the Peace Advisory Committee (JPAC) for Grampian, Highland and Islands. Members of the JPAC are appointed for a term of five years, with a possibility of re-appointment for one further five year term.
Training will be provided to successful applicants and there will be a time commitment of 4 - 8 days per year
Successful candidates are likely to have:
- effective interpersonal skills;
- effective interviewing skills;
- sound judgement, analytical skills and objectivity;
- good presentation and oral and written communication skills;
- the ability to articulate clear, well founded reasons on the suitability or otherwise of candidates; and
- the ability to work as a member of a team
Remuneration – These are not paid positions. However members are entitled to allowances for travelling and subsistence expenses incurred. They can also claim a flat rate allowance for any loss of earnings relating from the performance of their duties. The rates of these allowances are set in accordance with those payable to Justices of the Peace.
For an information pack and application form please contact:
Sharon Selkirk – Executive Support to the Justice of the Peace Committee
6 Ardross Terrace
Inverness
IV3 5NQ
Telephone: 01463 251964
Email: SMTGrampianHighlandandIslands@scotcourts.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 24 October 2014
As part of a significant reform to the lay justice system in Scotland in 2007, Statutory Justice of the Peace Advisory Committees (JPACs) were established in each of the six sheriffdoms in Scotland. JPACs recommend to Scottish Ministers appropriate candidates for appointment as Justices of the Peace within each sheriffdom.
We are committed to the principle of appointment on merit with openness and transparency of process, and with recognition of the importance of making a diverse range of appointments.
The Scottish Court Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. All successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.