Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service: Appointment of Members

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A decision made 2 November 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-SOSEC-2023-741		Public
Subject: Appointment of members to the Board of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service
Report Title: Report on the appointment of members to the Board of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service		Public
Decision(s): The Minister for Social Security decided to appoint Ms. A. Cabral, Mr. P. Coundley and Ms. J. Hulme to the Board of the Jersey Advisory Conciliation Service (JACS) for an initial term of 4 years, beginning on 23rd November 2023.
Reason for Decision(s): Paragraph 3(2) of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation (Jersey) Law 2003 provides that the Minister for Social Security must approve the recommendations of the Board of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service to appoint Board members before their appointment can take effect. Such appointments are made for an initial term of 4 years, as provided for in the legislation, with the possibility of re-appointment, up to a maximum of 9 years in total. Having considered the recommendations of the Board of JACS, the Minister is satisfied that these candidates for appointment demonstrate the necessary experience and expertise to be able to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service.
Resource Implications: There are no financial and / or manpower implications arising from this decision.
Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the report to be presented to the States Assembly.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Social Security
Date Signed: 2 November 2023	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):