Legislation, policy or decree provides for the board’s independence from political interference to implement its mandate by prescribing the selection process and by defining the grounds for removal from office solely for just cause.
Guideline code
GG_00600
Mechanism
Mechanism
- The legal framework or the by-laws of the social security programme should establish the process by which positions on the board are to be filled.
- Board positions may be filled either through a competitive process or by nominated representatives of programme stakeholders, namely, government, employers’ associations, workers’ organizations and member beneficiaries.
- The board may also have independent experts in social security as board members.
- Resources for the legal defence of the board should be considered.
Structure
Structure
- There should be an independent and competent external authority to adjudicate complaints against members of the board.
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Guideline 3. Independence of the board from political interference
Type
Guideline_1
Weight
10