Can responsibility for recruitment and selection decisions be devolved to individual managers?
Yes. Many departments find that it is cost effective and quality selections are made when line managers hold recruitment and selection delegations and are trained in how to select staff effectively. 9. Do I have to use an assessment panel? No. The delegate may choose to proceed without an assessment panel and make a decision from applications or other assessment material. 10. If I choose to use an assessment panel who can be on it? There are no specific requirements relating to the composition of an assessment panel. It is good practice that any panel used to assess applicants should reflect a range of diverse opinions and experience, in order to select the best applicant for the position. 11. Can someone from outside the APS sit on an assessment panel? Yes. This is often desirable, for example where particular skills are required. 12. Can the delegate be on an assessment panel? Yes. Placing the delegate on the panel can save considerable time and reduce communication and reporting cos
