The Mayor of London will make appointments to the Board under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a selection panel which will include representatives of the Mayor and an independent panel member; the panel will make recommendations for appointment to the Mayor of London.
The GLA promotes an equal opportunities policy. Appointments are made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, and these appointments are governed by Nolan principles and the Mayor of London’s Protocol on Appointments. Please see link here: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/mayoral_appointments_protocol_-_july_2018_2021.pdf
Managing Conflicts of Interest
In appointing a person to be a member of a Mayoral Development Corporation, “the Mayor a) Must have regard to the desirability of appointing a person who has experience of, and has shown some capacity in, a matter relevant to the carrying-out of the MDC’s functions, and b) Must be satisfied that the person will have no financial or other interest likely to affect prejudicially the exercise of the person’s functions as a member.”
Candidates should state any potential for conflicts of interest in their application, and this will be explored with short-listed candidates at interview. This includes details of business, financial or other interests or any personal connections, memberships or associations which, if you are appointed to the LLDC, could be misconstrued or cause embarrassment to the Mayor of London or the LLDC.
Eligibility
The Mayor is committed to appointing boards that truly reflect the diversity that London has to offer. Applications are welcomed regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependents.
Time Commitment
The time commitment for this appointment is expected to be approximately 2 days per month, plus additional time as required at meetings, functions and events as necessary.
This will include attendance at the quarterly Board meetings and two Board away days per year. In addition, each Board member will be appointed to serve on at least one Committee, which meet quarterly. It is likely that independent Board members will sit on two committees.
Meetings are held in-person in line with the Local Government Act 1972. Only those Members attending meetings in-person are counted towards the quorum for the meeting and are able, so the ability to travel to meetings will be important. Members are able to attend online and share their views but are not counted in the quorum and not able to vote.
Location of Meetings
The Board and Committees meet in London, usually at LLDC’s offices in Stratford.
Term of Appointment
Board members are appointed for a term of up to 4 years, at the Mayor’s discretion.
Remuneration
Board Members receive an annual remuneration of £14,000 plus an additional £2,000 per annum for sitting on a committee, and £4,000 per annum for chairing a committee.
Board members will be appointed to serve on at least one Committee and it is likely that the that independent Board members will sit on two committees.
LLDC will reimburse all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of your office in line with the LLDC’s Travel and Expenses Policy.
Start Date
The appointment will be effective from 1 April 2025 and new Board members will be invited to attend an induction sessions and Park tour on a date to be arranged in March.