Proposer: Penny Garner Panel Date: 19 April 2018 Joint Office Proposer: Penny Garner Panel Date: 19 April 2018
Objective The Joint Office wishes to request the establishment of a workgroup to consider Panel Governance. The purpose of the Review Group will be to look at the effectiveness of the UNC Modification Panel and to ensure that good governance is in place.
Good Governance Principles Openness and transparency Accountability Elections and participation Efficiency and effectiveness Ethical conduct Competence and capacity Presentation of a fair, balanced and understandable assessment Rule of law Innovation and openness to change
Possible areas for consideration Is the present model “fit for purpose?” Modification Panel composition Conflicts of interests Tenure The role of SPOC’s Code of Conduct Use of Alternates Voting Modification Panel expenses Management of Alternatives Benchmarking