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STATES OF JERSEY

JERSEY COMMUNITY RELATIONS TRUST: APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN

Lodged au Greffe on 6th October 2008 by the Minister for Home Affairs

STATES GREFFE

PROPOSITION

THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion

to a p point, in pursuance of paragraph 5.1 of the Constitution of the Jersey Community Relations Trust, as

amended

D r . E lena Moran as the Chairman of the Jersey Community Relations Trust for a period of three

years from the date of appointment.

MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS

REPORT

The Constitution of the Jersey Community Relations Trust, as amended by the States on 20th January 2004, sets out the aims of the Trust as follows

" T o s eek to eliminate discrimination on any ground including, but not limited to, grounds of colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins, gender or sexual orientation, disability or age, by promoting good relations between all members of society, and seeking to achieve equality of treatment and opportunity within our community".

The Objectives are further specified in paragraph 3 of the Trust Constitution, as follows (a ) T o encourage mutual respect among all people in the Island.

(b ) T o promote equality of treatment and opportunity.

(c ) T o encourage and facilitate partnerships which enhance social harmony.

( d ) T o identify areas where discrimination arises, while promoting and encouraging existing and

future initiatives to tackle it.

(e ) T o promote education in the community about the aim of the Trust.

(f ) T o promote recognition and acceptance of cultural diversity.

(g ) T o promote training in furtherance of the aim of the Trust and the development thereof. (h ) T o provide information and advice and facilitate initiatives concerning discrimination. (i ) T o sponsor and support research in furtherance of the aim of the Trust.

(j ) T o take measures to counter discriminatory behaviour, attitudes, and policies.

(k ) T o monitor these objectives.

Appointment of Chairman

Paragraph 5.1 of the Trust Constitution requires that the Minister shall recommend to the States the appointment of a Chairman. The Minister recommends the appointment of the Dr. Elena Moran, following her nomination on 3rd September 2008.

The experience and qualifications of Dr. Moran with regard to this appointment are as follows – Professional Experience

2003 current Crill Canavan:  a dvice and litigation large scale commercial disputes; acting in trust disputes;

contentious and non-contentious employment matters; advising on company law and protection of minority interests; dealing with professional negligence claims.

1994 2002:  B BC Litigation Department. 1992 1994:  B ritish Gas PLC.

Voluntary Work

2007 – 2008: C hairperson Silverstar Pre-School, St. Mary.

1989 – 1994: L egal Advice Worker, Hoxton Hall Community Centre. 1990 – 1992: A dvocate, Free Representation Unit.

Appointment of further Trustees

A States appointed Trustee is to be nominated; vacancies are to be advertised by the Community Relations Trust for 2 further Trustees.

Resource implications

There are no resource implications to the Home Affairs Department resulting from this decision.