Appointment of Rosemary Pestana to Employment Forum.

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A decision made (29/09/2006) regarding Appointment of Mrs. Rosemary Pestana to the Employment Forum.

Subject:	Appointment of Mrs Rosemary Pestana to the Employment Forum
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0059		Exempt clause(s):	public
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\SD Pestana appointed to Forum 12Sep06
Written report – Title	Appointment of Mrs Rosemary Pestana to the Employment Forum
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Kate Morel, Policy Principal
Decision(s): To appoint Mrs Rosemary Pestana to the Employment Forum for a three year term, from 1st November 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: Following an appropriate recruitment and selection process, Mrs Pestana was recommended by the Forum for appointment as an “employee representative”. Mrs Pestana is highly recommended by the Acting Chair of the Forum, Sally Johnson, as possessing a great deal of knowledge and experience that will enable her to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Forum and to take the group forward in Phase 2 of the employment legislation.
Action required: Minister to formally approve the appointment and confirm in writing to Mrs Pestana. It is not necessary to inform the States of the appointment.
Signature: Senator Paul Routier – Minister		Date of Decision: 29 September 2006