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Commissioner of Appeal: Re-appointment

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A decision made 31 May 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-TR-2024-390

Public

Subject: Re-appointment of one Commissioner of  Appeal

 

Report Title: WR -  Re-appointment of one Commissioner of Appeal

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister approved the re-appointment of Mr. R. Gavey as Commissioner of Appeal for a period of 3 years from 22nd April 2024, following the expiry of his current term on 21st April 2024.

Reason for Decision(s):

Article 5 (1) of the Revenue Administration (Jersey) Law 2019 (the Law) requires the Minister to appoint up to 12 Commissioners of Appeal for a term not exceeding three years, and Article 5 (2) of the Law allows for an appointment made under paragraph (1) to be renewed provided that the total aggregate period of appointment for each Commissioner does not exceed 9 years.

Resource Implications: There are no manpower implications for the States arising from this decision. The estimated annual cost of remuneration in respect of all posts is in the region of £3,000 in total and will be met from existing Treasury and Exchequer cash limits.

 

Action Required: The Head of Financial Governance to advise the Tax Governance and Professional Standards Manager at Revenue Jersey that this decision has been approved.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Treasury and Resources

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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