Social Security Tribunal: Appointment of Chairman

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A decision made 16 November 2015:

Decision Reference: MD-S-2015-0094
Decision Summary Title :	Recommendation for the appointment of the Social Security Tribunal Chairman		Date of Decision Summary:	13 November 2015
Decision Summary Author:	Head of Governance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	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 Tribunal Chairman		Date of Written Report:	13 November 2015
Written Report Author:	Head of Governance		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Social Security Tribunal – Appointment of Chairman
Decision(s): The Minister decided to propose the appointment of the Social Security Tribunal Chairman for a period of five years from the date of debate subject to States approval.
Reason(s) for Decision: Constituted under Article 33A of the Social Security (Jersey) law 1974 the Social Security Tribunal hears appeals on a range of benefits under the Social Security Law, as well aspects of other legislation administered by the Social Security department such as the Income Support and Health Insurance Laws. Article 8 of the Social Security (Determination of Claims and Questions) (Jersey) Order 1974 (as amended) provides that members of the Tribunal are appointed by the States on the recommendation of the Minister after consultation with the Jersey Appointments Commission. Open recruitment was undertaken in respect of position of Chairman, overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission, and the Minister is satisfied that the individual proposed has the appropriate qualifications and experience required to undertake this role.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications regarding the appointment of the Tribunal Chairman.
Action required: Head of Governance to request the Greffier of the States to lodge the Proposition and to request a States debate on 15 December 2015
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):