Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Ms. Fraser, I have read your report carefully. Because of the nature of your work, you focus on the way in which the process operates. You do not examine the appointments as such, and their qualities. That is a great pity, I find, because I would have a number of things to say to you about that. As I know that you will not be able to comment, I will not bring it up.
According to the process, the board makes a recommendation and the minister then appoints the person. Does the minister have any choice in this process, or is it automatic, a rubber stamp? Does the minister have any flexibility when selecting the candidates recommended by the board? Mr. Coakeley can answer as well.