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A decision made (25/05/2007) regarding: Employment Tribunal Member - Extension of Appointment.

Subject:	Employment Tribunal Member – Extension of Appointment
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2007-0038	Exempt clause(s):		public
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\SD Hall Tribunal extension 14May07
Written report – Title	Employment Tribunal Member – Extension of Appointment
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Kate Morel, Policy Principal
Decision(s): The Minister decided to give effect to a five year extension to the term of Mr Alan Hall as a Side Member of the Jersey Employment Tribunal.
Reason(s) for decision: Mr Hall’s initial two year term as a Side Member of the Employment Tribunal ends on 30 June 2007. The Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations, 2005 provide that members are entitled to extend their appointment for one additional term of their choice, up to a maximum of five years. Mr Hall has chosen a 5 year extension.
Action required: It is not necessary to request States approval of an additional term. The Minister to confirm in writing Mr Hall’s 5 year extension.
Signature: Senator P F Routier - Minister			Date of Decision: 25 May 2007