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<p>The considerations taken into account when considering potential lord lieutenants are set out in the protocol on the appointment of lord lieutenants published by the Government in July 2009. This protocol was a commitment on the part of the Government in its response to the Sixth Report of the Justice Committee on Public Appointments: Lord-Lieutenants and High Sheriffs (December 2008). A copy</p><p><?notus-xml column=774?></p><p>of the protocol was placed in the House of Commons Library on 22 July 2009, deposited paper 2009/2358. The role of a lord lieutenant is a varied one and people from all walks of life may be considered for the position, but the essential criteria for the post are: knowledge and understanding (or a willingness to learn) of the whole county, particular issues and any challenges the county may face; communication skills; someone who has the respect of the community, who relates well to people at all levels and who is tactful, discreet and impartial.</p><p>The current lord lieutenant of Durham was appointed on 19 January 1997; the Cabinet Office holds no records of which individuals were consulted in relation to this appointment.</p> |