Clwyd justices advisory committee reconstitution

Every three years there is a partial reconstitution of the Clwyd Justices’ Advisory Committee and the next periodic reconstitution is this Autumn.

The Clwyd Justices’ Advisory Committee covers the four Bench areas of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. The Committee comprises two Magistrates from each of the four Bench areas with six lay members under the Chairmanship of Trefor Jones CBE. On this reconstitution there will be vacancies for two Magistrates from the Denbighshire Bench, one from the Conwy Bench and three lay members.

The main duty of the Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor each year on suitable candidates to be appointed new Magistrates for the four Benches. The Committee also has duties in relation to complaints against Magistrates, providing information to the Department for Constitutional Affairs and liaising with it on issues affecting the four Benches. The time commitment sought from members of the Advisory Committee averages between five and ten days per year spent in attending meetings of the Committee, interviewing applicants and attending promotional or ceremonial events.

The qualities looked for in members of the Advisory Committee include:-

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good judge of character and ability
•  Discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to work as a team member
• Willingness to undergo prescribed training

Members of the Advisory Committee receive no remuneration but arrangements exist for payment of travel, subsistence and financial loss.

An application form and further information is available from Mandy Haslam or Lavinia Stockham at Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6NR, Telephone: 01352 702411 or 702414

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