Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal: Appointment of Chair

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A decision made on 30 October 2020

Decision Reference: MD-S-2020-0074
Decision Summary Title :	Recommendation for the appointment of the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal Chair		Date of Decision Summary:	28 October 2020
Decision Summary Author:	Private Secretary		Decision Summary:	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	NA
Written Report Title :	Proposition to recommend the appointment of the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal Chair		Date of Written Report:	28 October 2020
Written Report Author:	Private Secretary		Written Report:	Public
Subject: Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal – Appointment of Chair
Decision(s): The Minister decided to propose the appointment, subject to States approval, of the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal Chair for a period of five years from the date of debate.
Reason(s) for Decision: Constituted under Article 34 of the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal hears any appeals on matters regarding the award of Long-Term Incapacity Allowance following assessments regarding loss of faculty made by a Medical Board. Article 6 of the Social Security (Determination of Disablement Questions) (Jersey) Order 1974 requires the Minister to constitute the Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal. An open recruitment process, overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, was undertaken by the Judicial Greffe in respect of the position of Chair. Further to this process being undertaken the Minister is proposing this appointment.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications
Action required: Private Secretary to request the Greffier of the States to lodge the Proposition and request a States debate as soon as possible.
Signature:		Position: Social Security Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):