Government of Jersey

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision
providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made (12.03.07) to approve nominations to the Jersey Teachers' Superannuation Board of Management.

Subject:	Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Fund
Decision Reference:	MD-C-2007-0011	Exempt clause(s):		No
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		MB/PENS/SCH/TSF/07
Written Report – Title	Jersey Teacher’s Superannuation Fund – Nominations to the Board of Management	Written report - author		Maureen Byron – Senior Human Resources Manager
Decision: The Chief Minister approved the following nominations to the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Board of Management to act as representatives for the Employer and Employees side. Employer Nominees Employee Nominees Mr Tom McKeon (ESC) Mr Terry Shaw (NASUWT) Mr Peter Robinson (ESC) Mr Mike Oldham (NASUWT) Mr Mick Pinel (CMD) Mr Gary Burton (NUT) Mr Leslie Crapp (CMD) Mr Rob Eldridge (UCU) Mr Robin Harris (T&R) Mr Robin Dupre (ATL) Mr Jason Turner (T&R) Mr Christopher Beirne (JAHT)
Reason(s) for decision: Article 4 of the Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 200- gives the Chief Minister, the Treasury and Resources Minister and the Education, Sport and Culture Minister the power to nominate two representatives from each Ministry to act for the Employers side. The Chief Minister also approves those nominees nominated by the representative bodies of the Employees side. The Chief Minister is recommended to approve the above persons who have the relevant experience to act in such a capacity as outlined in the attached Report.
Action required: Mrs Byron is requested to write to the members of the Management Board informing them of their appointment and to make arrangements for its inaugural meeting.
Signature: (Chief Minister)			Date of Decision:

Jersey Teachers' Superannuation Fund - nominations to the Board of Management

CHIEF MINISTER

Jersey teachers’ superannuation fund – board of management nominations

1. Purpose of Report

The Minister is asked to approve the nominations to the Board of Management of the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Fund.

2. Background

Article 4 of the Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 2007 requires the following – that membership of the Board of Management consists of twelve representatives in total, two to be recommended by the Chief Minister, two by the Minister for Treasury and Resources, and two by the Minister of Education, Sport and Culture whilst the remaining six are nominated by the relevant teacher’s representative bodies.

3. Comments

The following are nominees of the Chief Minister, the Treasury and Resources Minister, the Minister for Education Sport and Culture and the relevant Teachers’ representative bodies who are recommended as members of the Management Board of the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme.

Mr Mick Pinel (CMD)

Mr Leslie Crapp (CMD)

Mr Robin Harris (T&R)

Mr Jason Turner (T&R

Mr Tom McKeon (ESC)

Mr Peter Robinson (ESC)

Mr Terry Shaw (NASUWT)

Mr Mike Oldham (NASUWT)

Mr Gary Burton (NUT)

Mr Rob Eldridge (UCU)

Mr Robin Dupre (ATL)

Mr Christopher Beirne (JAHT)

Mr Mick Pinel – Mr Pinel is the Head of Employee Relations Executive within the Chief Minister’s Department. He has extensive experience working in various roles within the States of Jersey between 1980, especially within the Human Resources field. Mr Pinel is also a member of the Committee of Management of the Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme (PECRS).

Mr Leslie Crapp - Mr Crapp is a Chartered Accountant and was Channel Islands Managing Partner of Coopers Lybrand from 1978 to 1990 when he retired from practice. As well as his professional experience in the finance sector he has undertaken a variety of community and voluntary service for organisations including Family Nursing and Home Care (Treasurer and Chairman), Save the Children Jersey Branch (founder member, Committee member and Treasurer), FCJ Primary School (Governor), and the Société Jersiaise (Treasurer). In addition he has served in various honorary positions for Highlands College, was a member of the Rent Control Tribunal from 1990 to 1995 and the first Chairman of the Rates Appeal Board from 1995 to 2005. For 15 years until November 2006, Mr. Crapp was Honorary Executive Officer of the Overseas Aid Committee and in this capacity gave tirelessly of his time on behalf of successive Committees.

Mr Robin Harris – Mr Harris has extensive financial, accounting and investment experience working in various roles within the States of Jersey between 1970-2003, culminating in the post of Deputy Treasurer of the States. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Mr Jason Turner – Mr Turner is currently Deputy Treasurer of the States and has worked for the States since 2000, previously holding senior finance posts within the Department of Health and Social Services. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Mr Tom McKeon – Mr McKeon has held the post of Director of Education, Sport and Culture for 10 years, prior to which he was Assistant Director (Schools and Colleges) from 1992 to 1997. His earlier career was in schools in the United Kingdom, followed by two headships in the Island.

Mr Peter Robinson – Mr Robinson is currently Assistant Director – Finance in the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. He has worked in the States since 1990 and has previously held senior finance posts within the Departments for Home Affairs and Treasury and Resources. He is a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

Mr Terry Shaw – Teacher at Beaulieu School nominated by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)

Mr Mike Oldham – Teacher at Haute Vallee nominated by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)

Mr Gary Burton – Teacher at Victoria College nominated by the National Union of Teachers (NUT)

Mr Rob Eldridge – Lecturer in Information Technology nominated by THE University and College Union (UCU)

Mr Robin Dupre – Teacher at Hautlieu School nominated by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL)

Mr Christopher Beirne – Headmaster of Beaulieu School nominated by the Jersey Association of Headteachers JAHT)

4. Recommendation

That the Chief Minister agrees that the twelve nominees identified above have the requisite experience, skills and background to act in the capacity of representatives on the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Fund Board of Management and approves their nominations accordingly.

Chief Minister’s Department

MB/SHRM/FEB/07