FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2011 - States Assembly

REMUNERATION REPORTREMUNERATION POLICY4 Remuneration Report4.1 Remuneration PolicyPay for all States of Jersey employees is determined by the States Employment Board and at the end of 2011the States of Jersey completed the second year of a two year pay award (2% in 2010 and 2% in 2011). TheStates is reviewing its methods of employee remuneration and has started discussions with its workforceabout the future shape of reward within the public sector. The remuneration level for Senior Managersis determined by a job evaluation process for each post and the agreed pay award for Civil Servants isapplied to Senior Managers’ pay. A performance related pay scheme is not in operation at present for SeniorManagers or for other Civil Servants. Senior Managers are normally appointed on permanent contractsof employment with a notice period which is either that prescribed by law, or a longer notice period of sixmonths.4.2 Council of MinistersAs elected members of the States of Jersey, members of the Council of Ministers are entitled to remunerationin line with recommendations of the States Members’ Remuneration Review Body. For 2011 States Memberswere entitled to remuneration of £44,832, which includes a sum of £3,650 for expenses (2010: £44,032with £3,650 expenses). Although States members are treated as being self-employed for Social Securitypurposes the States also pays a sum in relation to members which is equivalent to the amount of anemployer’s liability for persons who are employed.4.3 Accounting OfficersSalaries, Allowances and Taxable benefits2010 Salary 2011 Salary£’000 £’000Chief Executive/Acting Chief ExecutiveMr W Ogley (to 31 May 2011) 210–215 90–95Full year equivalent salary 215–220Mr J Richardson (from 18 May 2011) – 110–115Full year equivalent salary 175–180Deputy Chief Executive (Resources Department)Mr J Richardson (to 17 May 2011) 140–145 55–60Full year equivalent salary – 145–150Chief Officer – Economic DevelopmentMr M King 125–130 130–135Chief Officer – Education, Sport and CultureMr M Lundy 130–135 130–135Chief Officer – Department of the EnvironmentMr A Scate 110–115 120–12545