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Cindy Butts advises on what it means to be a Senior Independent Panel Member (SIPM)

Blog post by Yehoshua Hinton-Lewis

Wednesday 13 May 2020

During a sit down with OCPA, Cindy explains the purpose and objectives of Senior Independent Panel Members,  how they provide assurance to the system, and what that means for people applying to, and ministers making, public appointments. A transcript for Cindy’s video all our SIPMs is available.

Cindy also has information and tips for candidates applying to public appointments – what to expect and how to strengthen your application – and how she feel taking on public appointments has enriched her own career.  An accessible transcript of Cindy’s guide for candidates  is available.