Fiscal Policy Panel: Re-Appointment of Member

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A decision made on 19 February 2021

Decision Reference: MD-TR-2021-0016
Decision Summary Title:	Fiscal Policy Panel: Appointment of Member		Date of Decision Summary:	15 February 2021
Decision Summary Author:	Treasurer of the States		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Fiscal Policy Panel: Appointment of Member		Date of Written Report:	15 February 2021
Written Report Author:	Chief Economic Adviser		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Appointment of Professor Francis Breedon for a period of 3 years to the Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP).
Decision(s): The Minister decided that Professor Francis Breedon would be re-appointed for 3 years to the FPP with effect from two weeks after the date of presenting the Minister’s report to the States Assembly.
Reason(s) for Decision: Article 43 of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law provides for the Minister for Treasury and Resources to appoint (and re-appoint) members of the FPP. The Minister is required by Article 43(6) to, at least 2 weeks before appointing a member of the Panel, present to the States a notice of his or her intention to make the appointment. In accordance with Article 43(5) the views of the Jersey Appointments Commission have been sought. Professor Francis Breedon’s initial five-year contract is due to expire in March 2021 and the Minister has decided to renew this contract for a further three years. Professor Breedon brings experience and knowledge of the Jersey economy and has strong credentials for the role given his past and current experience of advising on fiscal policy for other jurisdictions. Professor Breedon’s skills and experience will support decision-making at a time when Jersey’s public finances are facing considerable challenges. Professor Breedon will continue alongside the other two existing panel members Dame Kate Barker and Professor Richard Davies.
Resource Implications: There are no additional cost implications.
Action required: The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange for the attached Report to be presented to the States at the earliest opportunity. Head of Financial Governance to ensure a letter of reappointment is sent to Professor Breedon following expiry of the two week period.
Signature:		Position: Deputy S J Pinel, Minister for Treasury and Resources
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: