THE States Members who will form Scrutiny panels have been decided – with one resigning from his position within minutes of being appointed.
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Deputy Labey takes on Commonwealth post
DEPUTY Carolyn Labey has been appointed the new chairwoman of a local body which works to bring together politicians from across the Commonwealth to share ideas and best practice.
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Ministers accused of trying to ‘railroad’ backbenchers
MINISTERS have been accused of attempting to ‘railroad’ Members into agreeing to support policy measures that backbenchers have no influence over.
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States to tackle bullying
AN independent whistle-blowing service for reporting cases of bullying within the States is due to be considered alongside a number of proposals to stamp out employee harassment in the public sector.
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English teacher Perchard passes election examination
FIRST-time candidate Jess Perchard is the new Deputy for St Saviour No 3 district.
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Social security: Higher earners to pay more?
HIGHER earners in Jersey could be asked to pay more in social security contributions to help fund the Island’s future welfare needs, the Treasury Minister has said.
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Cyril Le Marquand House could be turned into housing
CYRIL Le Marquand House – the main headquarters for the civil service – could become housing as the States seeks to move its departments under one roof, a Scrutiny panel has heard.
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Backbenchers’ scrutiny deserves to be taken seriously by government
Lucy Stephenson
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On balance, spring is better for an election than the autumn
MAY is a good month for a general election – discuss. After an unusually quiet start by an incoming government this seems to be a live topic.
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Poll success leads to calls for a woman Chief Minister
WOMEN dominated the Senatorial election, with all four female candidates receiving substantial support across the Island and two emerging as poll toppers in nine out of the 12 parishes.
