If you are interested in finding out more about public appointments, follow the links below.

Appointments Commission
Specialise in the recruitment, training and appraisal of people for board level public appointments to NHS bodies, ministerial advisory bodies and other arm's length bodies in England.

DirectGov
This website provides and overview of public appointments, how to apply and also lists vacancies including information about becoming a school governor.

One Stop Shop for School Governors
One Stop Shop is a small, highly successful charity, which recruits volunteers, from many Black Minority Ethnic communities, to become governors in schools across England.

Changes - Women take part

To establish practical ways in which grass roots women can become engaged as school governors.

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London Councils "Be a Councillor campaign"

Working with Capital Ambition and the Leadership Centre for Local Government on the 'Be a Councillor' campaign, which is about making people more aware of the work of their local council, and councillors, with a view to encouraging more people to consider standing in the 2010 elections

Operation Black Vote
OBV is a leading non-party political organisation, whose main aim is to encourage those from a Black, Minority Ethnic background to take a greater part in the electoral process.

Magistrates Association
This website contains lots of useful information about how to become a magistrate in your local area.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.