Extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces the extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP has announced the extension of the appointment of Mitchell B. Reiss as the UK Commissioner to the Independent Reporting Commission from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026.
The Northern Ireland Executive nominees, Monica McWilliams and John McBurney have also been extended and the Irish 바카라 사이트 has extended the appointment of Tim O바카라 사이트™Connor for the same period.
Background
The Independent Reporting Commission was established following the Fresh Start Agreement in 2015 by an international treaty between the UK 바카라 사이트 and the 바카라 사이트 of Ireland.Â
Its key functions are to report on progress towards ending paramilitary activity and on the implementation of the relevant measures of the UK 바카라 사이트, the 바카라 사이트 of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive.Â
The IRC continues to play an important role in reporting on progress towards ending paramilitarism in Northern Ireland and the independent perspective offered by the Commission provides a significant contribution in scrutinising and shaping that effort.
Further information on the work of the Commission can be found at:Â
Terms of appointment
The UK Commissioner position attracts a remuneration of £22,750 per annum and is not pensionable. The Northern Ireland Executive nominees receive a similar remuneration package.
The Irish 바카라 사이트 is responsible for setting the terms for its nominee.
Political Activity
All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees바카라 사이트™ political activity in defined categories within the last five years to be made public.
The UK 바카라 사이트 nominee and Northern Ireland Executive nominees have declared no such political activity in the past five years.
Regulation
Appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission are not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.