Manpower Report for December 2005

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

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Decisions were made on(27 March 2006) to approve and submit the December 2005 Manpower Report to the States; to approve the extension of twelve additional contract posts to 30 September 2006; to inform the Home Affairs Department that the additional 1.5 fte and 2 headcount posts required at the prison must be accommodated from elsewehere within the Home Affairs Department

Subject:	Manpower Report December 2005
Decision Reference:		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:		JS/1/27/3/06
Written Report – Title	December 2005 Manpower Report	Written report - author		Jane Strecker
Decision(s): To approve and submit the attached manpower report for presentation to the States. To approve the extension of twelve additional contract posts to the 30th September 2006. To inform the Home Affairs Department that the additional 1.5 f.t.e and 2 headcount posts required at the Prison must be accommodated from within existing vacancies elsewhere within the Home Affairs department.
Reason(s) for decision The manpower report is required to be lodged with the States on a six monthly basis. The extension of the 12 contract posts will give sufficient opportunity for the Social Security Department to review the business model and establish an appropriate baseline manpower requirement. The Home Affairs Department has not sought approval or provided justification for any additional posts.
Action required: Notify Greffe to lodge manpower report with the States. Inform the Social Security Department and Home Affairs Department of manpower implications.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 27/03/06