Appointment of Chairman of the Jersey Consumer Council.

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A decision made (17/05/2007) regarding: Appointment of Chairman of the Jersey Consumer Council.

Subject:	Appointment of Chairman of the Jersey Consumer Council
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2007-0100		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	Trevor Le Roux
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Appointment of Chairman Jersey Consumer Council
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Trevor Le Roux, Director of Consumer Affairs
Decision(s): The Minister agreed to lodge a report and proposition relating to the appointment of Chairman of the Jersey Consumer Council.
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister has some political responsibility for the Jersey Consumer Council but the appointment of its Chairman is the responsibility of the States. The term of office of the current Chairman ends on 5th June 2007 and the Minister wishes to propose Deputy Alan Breckon to continue as Chairman for the time period mentioned in the proposition.
Action required: Trevor Le Roux to send the draft report and proposition (attached) to the Publications Editor at the States Greffe for it to be lodged for debate.
Signature: Senator Philip Ozouf Minister for Economic Development		Date of Decision: 17 May 2007