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Legislation Advisory Panel: Appointment of Chairman and Members

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A decision made 9 December 2022:

Decision Reference:  MD-CM-2022-729

Public

Subject: Appointment of Chairman and Members of the Legislation Advisory Panel

 

Report Title: Terms of Reference - Legislation Advisory Panel

Public

Decision(s):

The Chief Minister decided to appoint Connétable R.D. Johnson of St. Mary as Chairman of the Legislation Advisory Panel.  The Chief Minister, having consulted with the Chairman, decided to appoint the following States members to the Legislation Advisory Panel:  -          Deputy Sir P.M. Bailhache of St. Clement (Vice-Chair)  -          Connétable D.W. Mezbourian of St. Lawrence  -          Deputy M.R. Ferey of St. Saviour  -          Deputy R.E. Binet of Grouville and St. Martin  -          Deputy C.D. Curtis of St. Helier Central

Reason for Decision(s):

The Chief Minister decided to reconstitute the Legislation Advisory Panel, following the 2022 General Election.

Resource Implications: There are no resource implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: The appointments will be confirmed, and appropriate meetings of the Group convened.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Deputy Kristina Moore, Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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