NIVT seeks lay members

Ordinary members of the Northern Ireland Valuation Tribunal

The NIVT is an independent judicial body responsible for determining appeals from the Commissioner of Valuation for Northern Ireland, in respect of domestic rates and other rating appeals, including those relating to disability, education and lone pensioner rating relief. The NIVT consists of a President, a number of legal members, members with valuation experience and a number of ordinary members. All are appointed by the Lord Chancellor on a fee-paid basis. At any hearing the NIVT will be composed of three members, one from each category with the legal member presiding over the hearing.

Eligibility

Subject to the statutory requirement age for the office there is no age limit for this appointment. The statutory requirement age is 70 years and the Lord Chancellor will expect a reasonable period of service before retirement.

Applicants should note that the selection and assessment process will incorporate testing.

Fee

The fee per day for ordinary members is £162.50. The appointment is non-salaried and non-pensionable.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Monday 8 December 2008

The Commission is committed to equality of opportunity for all who are eligible and welcomes applications from women and men from all backgrounds and sections of the community. The Commission will recommend to the Lord Chancellor for appointment those applicants who appear to the Commission to be the most suitable based on merit, regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age or whether or not the candidate has dependants.

An application pack may be obtained by visiting www.nijac.org or by contacting Shirley Mallen 028 9072 8565, or by emailing judicialappointments@nijac.org for the attention of Shirley Mallen.

If you require an application pack in an alternative format, please contact the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission to discuss your requirements.