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STATES OF JERSEY
JERSEY DENTAL SCHEME BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: NOMINATION OF CHAIR
Presented to the States on 22nd October 2013 by the Minister for Social Security
STATES GREFFE
2013 Price code: A R.135
2 REPORT
Under the procedure set out in P.205/2009 – Appointments made by the States: revised procedures, the Minister would like to nominate Ms. Eileen Fitzgerald for the role of Chair to the Board of Management of the Jersey Dental Scheme.
The Jersey Dental Scheme (JDS) was established by an Act of the States in 1991 (P.90/1991). The JDS forms a partnership between the States and Scheme members to cover the costs of routine dental care and is targeted at young people between the ages of 11 and 21 years.
The administration of the Scheme is carried out by a Board of Management consisting of a lay Chairman (who is appointed by the States) and 4 other members appointed by the Minister; of whom 2 are nominated by the Minister and 2 by the Jersey Dental Association. The Chair and Board members all serve in a voluntary capacity.
Recruitment for this role has been conducted under the supervision of the Jersey Appointments Commission, who have confirmed that they are content that the recruitment process has been conducted appropriately, meeting the standards required in openness, equity and impartiality.
The Chair will ensure that the Jersey Dental Scheme Board of Management meets at regular intervals throughout the year, and will preside at all meetings to ensure good governance is observed. The Chair is also required to ensure that the recommendations of the Board are communicated accurately to the Minister for Social Security.
The Minister is pleased to appoint Ms. Eileen Fitzgerald for the role of Chair, commencing 5th November 2013. Eileen Fitzgerald was educated in Ireland to MBA level, and first came to Jersey in the mid-1990s. Ms. Fitzgerald works in the finance industry, with a strong background in strategy development, change management and communications.
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