Social Security Tribunal: Members: Re-Appointment

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A decision made 11 August 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-S-2014-108
Decision Summary Title :	Reappointment of members to the Social Security Tribunal		Date of Decision Summary:	11 August 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Head of Governance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Tribunal members reappointments proposition		Date of Written Report:	11 August 2014
Written Report Author:	Head of Governance		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Social Security Tribunal - reappointment of Members
Decision(s): The Minister decided to propose the reappointment of three members of the Social Security Tribunal.
Reason(s) for Decision The Social Security Tribunal constituted under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 hears any appeals on matters regarding the award of the benefits under the Social Security, Health Insurance, Income Support, Christmas Bonus and Television Licence Laws, and the Food Costs Bonus and Cold Weather Bonus Regulations. Article 8 of the Social Security (Determinations of Claims and Questions) (Jersey) Order 1974 provides that Tribunal members are eligible for reappointment on the recommendation of the Minister, subject to consultation with the Jersey Appointments Commission. The Minister is satisfied that the three individuals detailed in the written report have the required knowledge and experience. Therefore following consultation with the Appointments commission, it is proposed to reappoint these members for a further term of 5 years.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications.
Action required: Head of Governance to ask the Greffier of the States to lodge the Proposition at the earliest opportunity.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):