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Mental Health - Deputy & Capacity Law Administrator: Appointment

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A decision made 10 October 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-HSS-2023-654

Public

Subject: Appointment of Deputy Mental Health & Capacity Law Administrator

 

Report Title: WR_Appointment of Deputy Mental Health & Capacity Law Administrator

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister approved the appointment of a Mental Health and Capacity Law Administrator to act as a deputy to the existing Mental Health and Capacity Law Administrator.

Reason for Decision(s):

This decision facilitates the provision of additional support to fulfil the statutory requirements pursuant to Article 4 of the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 2016 (MHL), in relation to matters under the MHL and Capacity and Self-determination (Jersey) Law 2016. This decision also enables the statutory functions of the post to be fulfilled during any annual or sickness leave.

Resource Implications: There are no additional financial and/or manpower implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: Department to take necessary action.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Health and Social Services

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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