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A decision made (22/11//2006) regarding Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme - Membership of the Committee of Management.

Subject:	Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme Membership of the Committee of Management
Decision Reference:	MD-C-2006-0052		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:	KP/IC
Written report – Title	Public Employees Contributory Retirement Scheme Membership of the Committee of Management
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Ian Crich Director Human Resources
Decision(s): To agree to recommend to the States the appointment of Employer and Employee representatives on the PECRS Committee of Management for the period 1st January 2007 to 31st December 2009.
Reason(s) for decision: Previous three year period of appointment complete on 31st December 2006.
Action required: Mrs Byron is requested to arrange with the States Greffe for the Report to be lodged ‘au Greffe’ during the week beginning 20th November 2006 for consideration by the States at the earliest opportunity.
Signature: Chief Minister		Date of Decision: 22 November 2006