Teachers' Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 2007

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A decision made (12.03.07) to make the Teachers' Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 2007

Subject:	Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey Order 2007
Decision Reference:	MD-C-2007-0016	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:		MB/PENS/SCH/TSF/07
Written Report – Title	Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey Order 2007	Written report - author		Maureen Byron – Senior Human Resources Manager
Decision: To make the Teachers’ Superannuation (Administration) (Jersey) Order 2007 which - .  Transfers the powers to appoint investment managers, direct them in relation to investments, and appoint the Actuary of the Jersey Teachers’ Superannuation Funds from the Ministers for Treasury and Resources and Education, Sport and Culture to the Management Board.  Assumes that, as amended by the amending Law, the Management Board will retain control over investments on behalf of the fund; and  requires the Management Board to be consulted before Orders are made by the Chief Minister
Reason(s) for decision: From the effective date 12 January 2007, it is the Chief Minister who is responsible for making Orders under the Law and for the administration of the Scheme. The amending Law gives the Chief Minister the power to make the Orders establishing a Management Board.
Action required: Request that the States Greffe arranges for the attached document to be laid before the States in accordance with States procedures.
Signature: (Chief Minister)			Date of Decision: