Public Employees Pension Fund Committee of Management, and Jersey Teachers' Superannuation Fund Management Board: Appointment of Chair

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A decision made 28 March 2024:

Decision Reference: MD-CM-2024-233		Public
Subject: Appointment of Chair of PEPF Committee of Management and JTSF Management Board
Report Title: Appointments - Chair of PEPF Committee of Management and JTSF Management Board		Public
Decision(s): On the recommendation of the Minister for Treasury and Resources, the Chief Minister approved the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Gainsford as Chair of the Public Employees Pension Fund (PEPF) Committee of Management and the Jersey Teachers' Superannuation Fund (JTSF) Management Board for a period of 5 years.
Reason for Decision(s): The current Chair of the PEPF Committee of Management and JTSF Management Board, Mr. Gordon Pollock, will be standing down on 30 June 2024 after completing a second and final term. In accordance with Regulation 3 of the Public Employees (Pension Scheme) (Administration) (Jersey) Regulations 2015 and Article 4 of the Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 2007 the Chair of the respective Committees is appointed by the Chief Minister on recommendation of the Treasury and Resources Minister.
Resource Implications: The resource and financial implications arising from this decision is set out in the accompanying report.
Action Required: The Chief Minister's Private Office to inform the Director of Finance Hub when the decision has been signed.
Signature:	Signed By: Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter, Chief Minister
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):