West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to appoint an independent person from July 2012 to give their views on matters involving authority members and on standards issues.
Applicants should live or work in West Yorkshire, have an interest in local government, have high standards of integrity with good communication skills.
The successful candidate may be required to participate in joint arrangements with other West Yorkshire local authorities. Previous experience in public administration or adjudication processes would be useful.
People cannot be appointed if they have served as a member or officer of the authority or of any other local authority in the last five years, nor if they are a relative or close friend of a member or officer of the authority. Applicants should not be active in party politics.
Travel allowances will be paid for any meetings attended together with a small annual honorarium.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 21 May 2012. Interviews will be carried out in June.
Application forms are available from Mrs N Houseman, on (01274) 655740, nicky.houseman@westyorksfire.gov.uk or by post from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Oakroyd Hall, Birkenshaw BD11 2DY
