38CAppointment of Parliamentary Librarian

#### 38C Appointment of Parliamentary Librarian (1) The Parliamentary Librarian is to be appointed by the Presiding Officers for a period of 5 years. (2) The Presiding Officers cannot make an appointment unless they have received a report about the vacancy from the Secretary of the joint Department. (3) The Presiding Officers cannot appoint a person as the Parliamentary Librarian unless: (a) the person has either or both of the following: (i) professional qualifications in librarianship or information management (however described); (ii) professional membership of a recognised professional association in the discipline of librarianship or information management (however described); or (b) the Presiding Officers are satisfied that, by reason of the person’s qualifications in another relevant discipline, or the person’s professional experience, the person has suitable skills to perform the functions of Parliamentary Librarian. (4) An appointment is not affected by any defect or irregularity in or in connection with the appointment.