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STATES OF JERSEY
JERSEY POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER
Lodged au Greffe on 3rd June 2021 by the Minister for Home Affairs Earliest date for debate: 20th July 2021
STATES GREFFE
2021 P.55
PROPOSITION
THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion
in accordance with Article 2 of, and the Schedule to, the Police (Complaints and Discipline) (Jersey) Law 1999, to appoint the following person as a member of the Jersey Police Complaints Authority for a period of 3 years, commencing immediately –
Mr David Porter
MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS
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REPORT
Jersey Police Complaints Authority ("JPCA") membership
Article 1(1) of the Schedule to the Police (Complaints and Discipline) (Jersey) Law 1999 stipulates that the JPCA shall consist of a Chairman and not less than 6 or more than 8 other members.
The current membership of the JPCA is –
Mrs Janet Naylor, Chair Appointed 19 January 2021 Mrs Rachel Catchpole Appointed 1 January 2017 Mr Graeme Marett Appointed 6 March 2013 Mr Matthew Swan Appointed 1 January 2017 Mr Mark James Appointed 12 May 2021 Mr Patrick Abernathy Appointed 12 May 2021
Recruitment
The position of JPCA Members was advertised locally, during December 2020 and January 2021.
The panel consisted of Janet Naylor as newly appointed Chair, Howard Cooper as former Chair (for handover), Deirdre McAvinue as HR Business Partner, and Sarah Elvidge, Business Improvement Manager (Justice and Home Affairs).
Following a competitive process, Mr David Porter has been offered the role, subject to formal appointment by the States Assembly.
Accordingly, the Minister for Home Affairs recommends that Mr Porter be appointed to serve as a member of the Jersey Police Complaints Authority for a period of 3 years, commencing immediately.
Mr David Porter
Mr Porter has held roles within Financial Services, primarily within JFSC and in Industry.
Mr Porter has a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages and European Studies, and ACIB with BSc Financial Services and a CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance. He brings with him policy achievements including Jersey's Alternative Investment Fund, and a wide range of experience in monitoring, reporting, risk assessments and data management.
He had broad and varied experience and knowledge which will complement the existing Board.
Financial and manpower implications
Members of the JPCA serve on a voluntary basis. Accordingly, there are no financial or manpower implications arising from this proposition.
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