Local Appointments Commission

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Within the politics of Ireland, the Local Appointments Commission was created by the Local Authorities (Officers and Employees) Act 1926, [1] as enacted by the government of W. T. Cosgrave, to counter allegations of favouritism at local levels in government in Ireland.

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References

  1. "Committee Reports::Interim Report No. 01 - Recruitment by the Civil Service Commission and the Local Appointments Commission::07 February, 1984::Report".