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A decision made (12/02/2007) regarding: Jersey Teachers' Superannuation Fund.

Subject:	Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Fund
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2007-0011	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		As title
Written Report – Title:	Jersey Teacher’s Superannuation Fund – Nominations to the Board of Management	Written report – Author:		Peter Robinson Assistant Director - Finance
Decision(s): The Minister approved the nominations of  Mr Tom McKeon (Director of Education, Sport and Culture), and  Mr Peter Robinson (Assistant Director – Finance) To the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Board of Management to act as representatives for the Employer’s side
Reason(s) for decision: Article 4 of the Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 200- gives the Minister of Education, Sport and Culture the power to nominate two representatives to the Board of Management to act for the Employer’s side. The Minister is recommended to nominate the above persons who have the relevant experience to act in such a capacity of outlined in the attached Report.
Action required: Assistant Director – Finance to inform the Chief Minister’s Department of nominated representatives.
Signature:			Date of Decision: 12 February 2007