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STATES OF JERSEY
JERSEY COUNCIL FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK: APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Presented to the States on 15th June 2010 by Minister for Social Security
STATES GREFFE
2010 Price code: B R.74
REPORT
In accordance with the decision of the States made on the 2nd February 2010 in support of the Proposition made by the Privileges and Procedures Committee, P.205/2009 Appointments made by the States: Revised Procedures', the Minister for Social Security hereby notifies the States of his intention to appoint Mr. Paul Leighton Richardson to the position of Chairman of the Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work for a period of 3 years with effect from the 1st July 2010.
Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work
The Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work was established by the States in 1973 as an independent body to promote health and safety at work.
The constitution of the Council was amended in 1991 to provide for a Chairman to be appointed by the States, and 4 members, appointed by the Social Security Committee, (a task now undertaken by the Minister for Social Security), all of whom have been recognised as having an interest in health and safety at work. The Council is assisted by a part-time secretary, the only paid employee of the Council, the Chairman and members serving in an honorary capacity.
The procedure for appointment of the Chairman has been revised as a result of P.205/2009, requiring the Minister for Social Security to present a report to the States providing details of his nominee, together with a brief description of the duties of the position and the selection process.
The Council's terms of reference as set out in the proposition agreed by the States in 1991, is "to take all necessary steps to promote the safety and health of workers and others affected by work activities" with its objectives, which are also noted in the proposition, to –
- identify and examine problem areas in matters covered by their terms of reference, and to provide educational and training facilities where these measures appear to be needed in these areas;
- to promote interest in general occupational accident prevention in Jersey and to foster and develop the spirit of co-operation between employer and employee as regards safety and health at work;
- to provide opportunities for informed comment on any matters connected with occupation safety and health;
- to afford facilities for the pooling and dissemination of knowledge, for the study of the appropriate statutory requirements, for the reading of papers and the promotion of lectures and discussion and for such other activities as may tend to further the general objectives of the Council.
In accordance with the terms of reference and objectives, Council is involved with raising the profile of health and safety at work by carrying out awareness campaigns and other promotional activities, arranging seminars, engaging with industry representatives to promote initiatives aimed at improving health and safety
performance and organising training courses which are not provided by trainers currently working in the Island. The Council also provides a source of information through its website, including a directory of local training providers and details of current campaigns.
The constitution of the Council requires the Chairman to be widely respected in the Island and not a substantial employer themselves, with their role to lead and direct the Council members to achieve the aims and objectives of the Council.
The Council receives an annual grant to carry out its work and is required to submit an annual report and audited accounts to the States.
Appointment process
Under the terms of the Jersey Appointments Commission Code of Practice for Appointments to Autonomous and Quasi-Autonomous Public Bodies and Tribunals, the Council is considered to be a Lower Tier body. The appointment process for the Chairman has therefore been carried out in accordance with the principles and practices set out in the Code of Practice.
Mr. Staddon has been a Council member since 1992, serving in the position of Chairman since November 2000. Under the terms of the Code of Practice, Mr. Staddon is not eligible to serve a further term and therefore applications for the position were invited from interested parties through the post being advertised in the Public Notice section of the Jersey Evening Post.
Mr. Paul Leighton Richardson
Only one application for the position of Chairman was received. This was from an existing Council member, Mr. Paul Leighton Richardson. Mr. Richardson was appointed to serve as a member of the Council on the 1st July 2008 and, since that time, has been an enthusiastic and committed member of Council.
Mr. Richardson is currently employed as the Managing Director of Building Renovations Limited and Operations Director of Charles Le Quesne (1956) Limited. He is also a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management, Institute of Directors and a BREEAM Commercial Energy Assessor.
Mr. Richardson's curriculum vitae is included as an Appendix to this report.
In view of Mr. Richardson's experience and commitment to health and safety at work, it is considered that he is a suitable candidate to be appointed to the position of Chairman of the Council.
The appointment is an honorary position and this proposition, therefore, has no implication for the financial or manpower resources of the States.
Appointment
The appointment of Mr. Richardson as Chairman to the Jersey Council for Safety and Health at Work will be confirmed on the 1st July 2010 for a period of 3 years.
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