PROPOSITION
THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion -
to appoint, in pursuance of paragraph 5.1 of the Constitution of the Jersey Community Relations Trust, as amended –
(a) Dr Elena Moran as the Chairman of the Jersey Community Relations Trust
for a period of three years from the date of appointment.
Senator W Kinnard
Minister for Home Affairs
REPORT
The Constitution of the Jersey Community Relations Trust, as amended by the States on 20th January 2004, sets out the aims of the Trust as follows –
“To seek to eliminate discrimination on any ground including, but not limited to, grounds of colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins, gender or sexual orientation, disability or age, by promoting good relations between all members of society, and seeking to achieve equality of treatment and opportunity within our community”.
The Objectives are further specified in paragraph 3 of the Trust Constitution, as follows –
(a) To encourage mutual respect among all people in the Island.
(b) To promote equality of treatment and opportunity.
(c) To encourage and facilitate partnerships which enhance social harmony.
(d) To identify areas where discrimination arises, while promoting and encouraging existing and future initiatives to tackle it.
(e) To promote education in the community about the aim of the Trust.
(f) To promote recognition and acceptance of cultural diversity.
(g) To promote training in furtherance of the aim of the Trust and the development thereof.
(h) To provide information and advice and facilitate initiatives concerning discrimination.
(i) To sponsor and support research in furtherance of the aim of the Trust.
(j) To take measures to counter discriminatory behaviour, attitudes, and policies.
(k) To monitor these objectives.
Appointment of Chairman
Paragraph 5.1 of the Trust Constitution requires that the Minister shall recommend to the States the appointment of a Chairman. The Minister recommends the appointment of the Dr Elena Moran, following her nomination on September 3rd 2008.
The experience and qualifications of Dr Moran with regard to this appointment are as follows –
Professional Experience:
2003 – current Crill Canavan – advice and litigation large scale commercial disputes; acting in trust disputes; contentious and non-contentious employment matters; advising on company law and protection of minority interests; dealing with professional negligence claims.
1994 – 2002 BBC Litigation Department
1992 – 1994 British Gas PLC
Voluntary Work:
2007 – 2008 Chairperson Silverstar Pre-School, St Mary
1989 – 1994 Legal Advice Worker, Hoxton Hall Community Centre
1990 – 1992 Advocate, Free Representation Unit
Appointment of further Trustees
A States appointed Trustee is to be nominated; vacancies are to be advertised by the Community Relations Trust for two further Trustees.
Resource Implications:
There are no resource implications to the Home Affairs Department resulting from this decision.
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