27. APPOINTMENT OF NEW SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION (2000)

27. APPOINTMENT OF NEW SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION

(from "Chairman's Report of the Fifty-Second Annual Meeting")

The Chairman reported that the post of Secretary was advertised as agreed last year, and that the Advisory Committee interviewed a number of candidates and made a recommendation. Its recommendation was endorsed by Commissioners in a postal vote. The Chairman introduced Dr Nicky Grandy as the new Secretary to the Commission. Dr Grandy commented that she was honoured to be appointed to such an important job and that she looked forward to working with the Commission and with the Secretariat.