Financial Assistance Appeals Tribunal

3 February 2023 | Press Release | By: CIG Communications

During 2023, the Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development is implementing the Financial Assistance Act 2022, which includes the creation of a Financial Assistance Appeals Tribunal.

As a formal, independent and voluntary entity, the role of the Tribunal will be to hear appeals regarding decisions of the Department of Financial Assistance, and then make a determination.  

The Tribunal will have five members*, and three of the five members require specific experience:

• Chairperson: An attorney-at-law with at least five years’ experience;

• Deputy Chairperson: A person with at least five years’ experience in health and human services;

• A person with at least three years’ experience in finance.

(* Public officers are ineligible to be considered for appointment due to the remit/nature of the Tribunal.)

Following the application deadline, a Ministry committee will interview shortlisted applicants. The successful applicants will be recommended for Cabinet approval, and those appointed by Cabinet will be notified.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 20 February 2023.

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