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Form a commission of former States Members and retired professionals
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From Julius Olsen.
I AM saddened but unsurprised at the undemocratic decision of those Members of the States voting against the referendum decision. Most could not earn anything like as much in the private sector.
The next decision to form a commission of sitting States Members is unbelievable. Will they decide to reduce the number of Deputies? I think not. If it is possible, the latter decision should be challenged and a commission formed by well- respected former States Members and retired professionals to decide the format the States should take.
This could be taken to the Island by the Constables with parish hall meetings to gain public opinion and final approval by the commission .
My choice of names for the commission would be:
Former Constable Ken Vibert, Pierre Horsfall, Frank Walker, Geoffrey Grime, Simon Crowcroft and ex-Constable Mike Jackson.
We would be better with 18 Senators as a Senate in the States Chamber and an Upper House formed of the 12 Constables to act as a scrutiny body. Contentious matters could be taken back to the parish hall to seek public opinion. The Upper House would make the final decision, thus ensuring that public opinion is satisfied.
To obtain the best brains for Senator, make the salaries attractive, at least as much as senior civil servants – say £100-£150k per annum. I am unsure how Constables are remunerated, but 50% should come from their own parish.
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