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STATES OF JERSEY

RATE APPEAL BOARD: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS

Lodged au Greffe on 8th February 2022 by the Minister for Treasury and Resources Earliest date for debate: 29th March 2022

STATES GREFFE

2022  P.16 (re-issue)

PROPOSITION

THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion

 in pursuance of Article 44 of the Rates (Jersey) Law 2005 -

  1. to re-appoint Miss Christine Vibert as a member of the Rate Appeal Board until 27 March 2025; and
  2. to appoint the following as new members of the Rate Appeal Board;
  1. Mr Scott Hollywood
  2. Mr John Refault
  3. Mr Barry le Beuvant
  4. Mr Ron Treby

as members of the Rate Appeal Board, for a period of 3 years from 28 March 2022.

MINISTER FOR TREASURY AND RESOURCES

REPORT

The Rate Appeal Board is established under the Rates (Jersey) Law 2005. Members are required to hear and determine appeals against rateable values in accordance with the Law.

Under  Article  44  of  the  Rates  (Jersey)  Law  2005,  and  in  line  with  the  Jersey Appointments Commission Code of Practice for appointments to autonomous and quasi-autonomous public bodies and tribunals, the Minister is pleased to recommend the re-appointment of Christine Vibert for a further three-year term of office. The Minister for Treasury and Resources is grateful she has put herself forward for a further term and would like to thank her for her service thus far.

Under Article 44(2) of the Rates (Jersey) Law 2005 the Rate Appeal Board shall consist of neither fewer than 5 nor greater than 9 members appointed by the States on the recommendation of the Minister for Treasury and Resources. As such the Minister for Treasury and Resources is recommending the appointment of an additional 4 members to the Rate Appeal Board bringing the total number of members actively serving to 5.

Unfortunately one of the previously appointed Rate Appeal Board members has sadly passed away, Mr. Clive Borrowman. Mr. Borrowman had served as a member of the Rate Appeal Board since 2016 and, prior to that, worked as a Law Draftsman for the States for 13 years. Two other current members of the Board, Messrs Marett and Routier were first appointed in 2013 and, in accordance with the Appointments Commission policy that persons should serve no more than 10 years, neither will be eligible for reappointment in March 2022. The Minister would like to thank the former members, including Mr Goodwin who is not seeking reappointment, of the Rate Appeal Board for their service.

Following  an  open  recruitment  process  on  Island  the  Minister  for  Treasury  and Resources is proposing the following as new members of the Rate Appeal Board:

  1. Mr Scott Hollywood
  2. Mr John Refault
  3. Mr Barry le Beuvant
  4. Mr Ron Treby

The Minister is grateful that these individuals have put themselves forward for public service  and  requests  the  States  Assembly’s  approval  of  a  reappointment  and  the appointment of 4 new members to the Rate Appeal Board.

Financial and manpower implications

The posts are honorary and there are no financial or manpower implications for the Government of Jersey arising from this proposition

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P.16/2022 (re-issue)

Appendix – Biographies Reappointment

Miss Christine Vibert

Miss Vibert obtained a degree in biochemistry from London University and worked in various editorial roles in the UK and Jersey before settling into office administration.

She founded an office relocation business in Jersey in 1990, specialising in project management and office design, which oversaw the relocation of many of Jersey’s finance houses and legal firms as well as several States departments.

Miss Vibert was a member of the Complaints Panel for over 9 years and, being semi- retired, is keen to continue to serve the Island in a voluntary capacity.

New Members

Mr Scott Hollywood

Mr.  Hollywood  is  the  General  Manager  of  the Merton  Hotel  and  has  significant management experience across the United Kingdom in various hotels.

Mr Hollywood is a former Chamber of Commerce Travel and Tourism panel member and is a current Lay panel member for the Jersey Tribunal Service.

Mr. John Refault

Mr Refault is a former Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources and served three terms as Connétable of St Peter. Mr Refault has significant experience working with a variety of Government Departments.

Prior to his career within the States Assembly Mr Refault worked at a local Estate Agent. Mr Refault is a member of the Institute of Management and the Institute of Directors.

Mr. Barry Le Beuvant

Mr Le Beuvant is retired and has around 50 years’ experience in the construction industry. Mr Le Beuvant is a past President and Fellow of Chartered Institute of Architectural  Technologists  and  is  currently  a  Membership  Assessor  and  Senior Moderator for the same.

Mr Le Beuvant has experience working with Government Departments and private companies to deliver significant developments across the Island.”

Mr. Ron Treby

Mr. Treby is retired and is a former Executive Trust Director for a local firm. Mr Treby has experience working with high-net-worth private clients to provide trust and offshore company services.

Re-issue Note

This Projet has been re-issued due to Mr. David Le Heuze has withdrawn from the panel due to being elected as a Jurat.

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