Appointment of three new members to the Employment Forum

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A decision made to appoint three new members to the Employment Forum.

Subject:	Appointment of three new members to the Employment Forum
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0014	Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\Report 3 new Forum members 16Jan06
Written report – Title	Appointment of three new members to the Employment Forum
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Kate Morel, Policy Principal
Decision(s): To appoint three new members to the Employment Forum in accordance with Article 21 and Schedule 2 of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003, as amended
Reason(s) for decision: Following an appropriate recruitment and selection process, three candidates were selected to replace the three retiring Employment Forum members;  David Robinson (employee) The proposed new members are highly recommended by the Chair of the Forum, who feels that they will adequately replace the skills and knowledge of the retiring members and will also bring a new perspective to the Forum, ready to take on the challenges of Phase 2 of the employment legislation. They are due to attend their first meeting of the Forum on 15th February.
Action required: Minister to appoint the three new Forum members. Formal appointment letters will be prepared for the Minister to sign. It is not necessary to inform the States of the appointments.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)	Date of Decision: