Previous experience in film classification is down the list. One source describes it as a sick office, plagued by a strong sense of distrust and a bunker mentality. The Board members themselves are not always at odds. Discussion about most films is described as being detailed, intelligent and vigorous. Panels usually consist of three classifiers, but one source says often management will construct panels where they can predict a conservative outcome.
Sources say the major concern for several years has been the appointment of classifiers.
Since 1996 some directors have employed temporary members. Those positions don t have to be advertised, and while they re meant to last just three months, some of them are still there years on. Temporary members aren t listed in the annual report, and there s no record of their appointment. With Romance it may have been a case of bad timing. The bulk of the new Board was appointed in September.