Charity Commissioner: Re-appointment

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A decision made 12 June 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-CM-2023-361		Public
Subject: Charity Commissioner Reappointment
Report Title: Charity Commissioner Reappointment		Public
Decision(s): The Assistant Chief Minister decided to present a report to the States Assembly to give notice of her intention to reappoint Mr John Frederick Mills C.B.E. as the Jersey Charity Commissioner for a further period of 3 years, commencing on 12th June 2023, and ending on 11th June 2026 (inclusive).
Reason for Decision(s): The Jersey Charity Commissioner is established under Article 3 and Schedule 1, paragraph 1 of the Charities (Jersey) Law 2014 ('the Law'). Having sought the views of the Jersey Appointments Commission, the Minister intends to reappoint Mr. Mills for a further 3 year term and is required to notify the States Assembly of the same, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 1 of the Law.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial or manpower implications for the States. Schedule 1, Part 4 of the Law provides for staff, resourcing and reporting: (7) Subject to Article 20(1) of the Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017, the cost of providing staff, accommodation and equipment under this paragraph must be met out of the annual income of the States.
Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the item(s) to be presented to the States Assembly.
Signature:	Signed By: Deputy Elaine Millar
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):