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<p>Applications under business appointment rules from former Ministers are considered
by the independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.</p><p>Applications
from Minstry of Housing, Communities and Local Government officials at Director General
level are handled in line with the business appointment rules and are determined by
the Prime Minister. Applications from senior civil service officials below director
general level are overseen by the Permanent Secretary and HR Director, both of whom
serve on the Department’s Board.</p><p>The Department’s Audit and Risk Committee,
chaired by the Department’s Lead Non-Executive Director, will monitor departmental
compliance with the Business Appointment Rules at regular intervals.</p>
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