Statistics Council: Chair: Appointment

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A decision made 10 April 2025:

Decision Reference: MD-CM-2025-268		Public
Subject: Appointment of Chair of the Statistics Council
Report Title: Appointment of Chair of the Statistics Council		Public
Decision(s): The Chief Minister decided to present a Report to the States Assembly, providing 2 weeks’ notice of his intention to appoint Ms. K. Chamberlain as Chair of the Statistics Council for an initial 3 year term, in pursuance of Article 7C(1) of the Statistics and Census (Jersey) Law 2018 (the 2018 Law).
Reason for Decision(s): Amendments to the 2018 Law, which were adopted by the States Assembly in September 2024, have created the new Statistics Council, in line with international guidance, to replace the Statistics Users’ Group. On the advice of the Jersey Appointments Commission it has, therefore, been necessary to recruit a new Chair.
Resource Implications: The Chair will be contracted to work no more than 12 days per year at £525 per day, as set out in the accompanying report. Time spent travelling to and from Jersey is also able to be claimed.
Action Required: The Chief Minister’s Private Office to request the Greffier of the States to present the Report to the States Assembly.
Signature:	Signed By: Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter, Chief Minister
Date Signed: 10/04/2025	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):