Appointment of two new members to the Employment Forum.

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A decision made (15/04/08) regarding: Appointment of two new members to the Employment Forum.

Decision Reference: MD-S-2008-0024
Decision Summary Title :	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\DS Forum new members 28Mar08		Date of Decision Summary:	28/03/2008
Decision Summary Author:	Kate Morel, Policy Principal		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\SD Forum new members 28Mar08		Date of Written Report:	28/03/2008
Written Report Author:	Kate Morel, Policy Principal		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Appointment of two new members to the Employment Forum
Decision(s): The Minister decided to appoint Mr Mark Richardson and Mrs Jeralie Pallot to the Employment Forum for a three year term each.
Reason(s) for Decision: Two positions on the Forum were advertised in an open recruitment and selection process and interviews were undertaken in March 2008 by the Chair of the Forum and one Forum member. Mr Mark Richardson was recommended by the Forum for appointment as an “employee representative” from 1 May 2008, and Mrs Jeralie Pallot was recommended by the Forum for appointment as an “employer representative” from 1 June 2008. The proposed new members are highly recommended by the Forum as possessing a great deal of knowledge and experience that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Forum in continuing with Phase 2 of the employment legislation.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications.
Action required: The Minister to formally approve the appointment and confirm in writing to the two successful candidates. It is not necessary to inform the States of the appointment.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):