Social Security Tribunal: Appointment of Chair

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A decision made on 30 October 2020

Decision Reference: MD-S-2020-0073
Decision Summary Title :	Recommendation for the appointment of the Social Security Tribunal Chair		Date of Decision Summary:	28 October 2020
Decision Summary Author:	Private Secretary		Decision Summary:	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	NA
Written Report Title :	Proposition to propose the appointment of the Social Security Tribunal Chair		Date of Written Report:	28 October 2020
Written Report Author:	Private Secretary		Written Report: Public or	Public
Subject: Social Security Tribunal – Appointment of Chair
Decision(s): The Minister decided to propose the appointment of the Social Security Tribunal Chair, subject to States approval, for a period of five years from the date of States debate.
Reason(s) for Decision: Constituted under Article 33A of the Social Security (Jersey) law 1974 the Social Security Tribunal hears appeals on a range of benefits under the Social Security Law, as well aspects of other legislation administered by Customer and Local Services, such as the Income Support and Health Insurance Laws. Article 8 of the Social Security (Determination of Claims and Questions) (Jersey) Order 1974 (as amended) provides that members of the Tribunal are appointed by the States on the recommendation of the Minister. An open recruitment process, overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, was undertaken by the Judicial Greffe in respect of the position of Chair. Further to this process being undertaken the Minister is proposing this appointment.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications.
Action required: Private Secretary to request the Greffier of the States to lodge the Proposition and request a States debate as soon as possible.
Signature:		Position: Social Security Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):