In addition to these formal requirements, the committee identified the number of focus areas to guide it in evaluating that candidate's suitability. These were qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and values. The committee received 29 nominations or applications but three declined. On the remaining 26, six candidates did not meet the requirements if the position as found in the act and therefore were not considered.
On 23 October 2019, the committee shortlisted eight candidates. However, before the interviews took place, one of the shortlisted candidates notified the committee that he was withdrawing from the process. Once the short listing took place, all candidates were requested to complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire also contained a provision ... [Interjections.]