Appointment of members to the Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work
SUMMARY
The constitution of the Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work, which was agreed by the States on the 30th July 1991, provides for the appointment of members to the Council by the Social Security Committee. With the introduction of Ministerial Government, the responsibility for appointment of members now rests with the Minister for Social Security.
The Minister is, therefore, requested to appoint persons put forward by the Chairman of Council, Mr P Richardson, to serve a three year term of office as members of the Council.
BACKGROUND
The Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work
The Council is an independent body set up by the States, to promote the health and safety of workers and others affected by work activities. The Council consists of a Chairman and four members who are appointed to serve a three year term of office. The Minister presents a report to the States notifying of his intention to appoint the Chairman, with the Minister appointing members to the Council.
The Council receives an annual grant to carry out its work and is required to submit an annual report and audited accounts to the States.
Proposed members
Council has sought new members to replace a member who has resigned and a member whose term of office has expired. The recruitment process has been carried out in accordance with the Jersey Appointments Commission Code of Practice.
As a result of this appointment process, Mr Richardson, Chairman of Council, has put forward the names of two members: the reappointment of an existing member, Mr Mike Osborne, and a new member, Dr Stephen Taylor. Mr Osborne is a Managing Director with extensive experience within the field of quarrying and road contracting sectors and Dr Taylor is a senior consultant in oil and gas production and safety management.
Financial and manpower implications
Members of Council serve on an honorary basis and therefore these appointments have no implications for the financial or manpower resources of the States.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister agrees to the proposal by Mr Richardson, Chairman of the Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work, to re-appoint an existing member, Mr Mike Osborne, and to appoint a new member, Dr Stephen Taylor, to serve on Council with effect from the 1 August 2017.
Tammy Fage
Director of Health and Safety
11 July 2017
Social Security :11 August 2017
File No.: 3/12
Tammy Fage