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A decision made 13 October 2010 regarding: Fiscal Policy Panel - re-appointment of members.

Decision Reference: MD-TR-2010-0139
Decision Summary Title:	Re-appointment of the Fiscal Policy Panel		Date of Decision Summary:	22 September 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Economic Adviser		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	Economic Adviser
Written Report Title:	Re-appointment of the Fiscal Policy Panel		Date of Written Report:	22 September 2010
Written Report Author:	Economic Adviser		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Fiscal Policy Panel: re-appointment of members.
Decision(s): The Minister approved a report and proposition proposing that Mr. Christopher Allsopp CBE, Ms. Marian Bell CBE and Mr. Joly Dixon CMG be re-appointed to the Fiscal Policy Panel.
Reason(s) for Decision: The FPP are a vital component of the States new fiscal framework. Since their appointment in 2007 the three members of the FPP have won widespread respect and trust through the high standard of their regular reports and advice and their frank approach. They have been instrumental in recommending the use of the Stabilisation Fund in a timely, temporary and targeted manner to support the economy through the current downturn. They have published numerous reports and have built up a significant body of expertise and understanding of the Jersey economy and States finances. Earlier this year they were also appointed as the States of Guernsey Fiscal Policy Panel.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange for the attached Report and Proposition to be lodged au Greffe with a request for debate at the earliest opportunity.
Signature:		Position: Senator P F C Ozouf, Minister for Treasury and Resources
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: