POLITICIANS stood to pay tribute to former St Clement Deputy Gerard Baudains following his death last month.
The Bailiff, Robert MacRae, said Mr Baudains had attended Victoria College before training as an engineer and subsequently becoming highly proficient in tackling the most complex engineering issues, whether related to vehicles or boats.
The Assembly heard that Mr Baudains, who died aged 79, had first been elected as Deputy for St Clement in 1998, serving for three terms until 2008, and then subsequently being elected for a fourth and final stint in 2011, serving on a number of committees and panels during his time in the Chamber.
“He developed a reputation for his detailed examination of policy and willingness to challenge established views,”Mr MacRae said. “Whether Members agreed with him or not, there was never any doubt about the sincerity of his convictions and his commitment and dedication to public life.”
The Bailiff expressed his sincere condolences to Mr Baudains’ family and friends and invited Members to stand for a period of silent reflection.
