Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal: Deputy Chair and Member: Appointment of

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A decision made 18 May 2012:

Decision Reference: MD-S-2012-0038
Decision Summary Title :	Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal Appointments		Date of Decision Summary:	15 May 2012
Decision Summary Author:	Head of Governance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal Appointments		Date of Written Report:	14 May 2012
Written Report Author:	Head of Governance		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: States Proposition – Appointments to Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal
Decision(s): The Minister approved a proposition seeking the agreement of the States to the appointment of Advocate Elaine Millar to the position of Deputy Chair, Medical Practitioners’ Panel, and Dr. Michael Richardson as a member of that Panel to be available for the Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal. It is proposed that both appointments are made on an initial term of five years from the date of debate subject to States approval.
Reason(s) for Decision: Under the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007, the Medical Appeal Tribunal hears any appeals on matters regarding the award of the Impairment component of the Income Support scheme. Article 15 of the Income Support (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2008; requires that members are appointed by the States on the recommendation of the Social Security Minster, following consultation with the Jersey Appointments Commission. Open recruitment was undertaken in respect of both positions, overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission. The Minister for Social Security is satisfied that the individuals proposed for the respective positions have the appropriate qualifications.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications regarding the appointment of the Tribunal Members.
Action required: The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange to arrange for the Proposition to be lodged ‘au Greffe’ for consideration by the States at the earliest opportunity.
Signature:		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):