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House clerk selection process needs a non-partisan refresh

The clerk is, by law, the secretary to the BOIE. What kind of management board would accept that their most-trusted officer be appointed without their participation or consent?

Opinion
BY ROBERT MARLEAU
January 30, 2023

Opinion | BY ROBERT MARLEAU | January 30, 2023

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Selecting Commons clerk needs ‘unanimity’ from all parties, say opposition MPs after critics pan past process

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

Commons clerk should step aside amid allegations of partiality

Interim House clerk named, but no word on process to appoint permanent successor

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Selecting Commons clerk needs ‘unanimity’ from all parties, say opposition MPs after critics pan past process

Selecting Commons clerk needs ‘unanimity’ from all parties, say opposition MPs after critics pan past process

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

Commons clerk should step aside amid allegations of partiality

Commons clerk should step aside amid allegations of partiality

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House clerk selection process needs a non-partisan refresh

The clerk is, by law, the secretary to the BOIE. What kind of management board would accept that their most-trusted officer be appointed without their participation or consent?

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