11 July 2012 Government Notices

His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Max-Anne Anderson, Barrister & Attorney to act as Magistrate & Coroner for the period 3rd July 2012 to 17th July 2012.

Dated this 5th day of July 2012

Mr. Wayne Brown, Assistant Financial Secretary, has been appointed to act as Financial Secretary for the period 12th – 15th July, 2012.

Mr. Ronald Smith, Benefits Manager, has been appointed to act as the Director of Social Insurance for the period 10th – 16th July, 2012.

Pursuant to Part II of the Clean Air Rules 1993, application has been made to the Environmental Authority for a permit to construct a controlled plant as follows:

NAME OF APPLICANT

Thomas Masters

ADDRESS OF THE PROPOSED

CONTROLLED PLANT

2 Between the Walls

Pembroke  HM 06

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED

CONTROLLED PLANT

One 4.08 kW photovoltaic electricity generator

his application is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection during normal working hours.  Any person wishing to object to the proposed plant may, within 14 days of the date of this publication, lodge their objection with the Department of Environmental Protection, 169 South Road, Paget DV 04.  Letters of objection must state the name and address of the objector; the grounds of the objection; whether the objector has an interest in land near to that which the application relates; and be signed by the objector.

DATE:  4 July 2012

Pursuant to Part II of the Clean Air Rules 1993, application has been made to the Environmental Authority for a permit to construct a controlled plant as follows:

NAME OF APPLICANT

Paul Wollman

ADDRESS OF THE PROPOSED

CONTROLLED PLANT

30 South Road

Smith’s  FL 05

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED

CONTROLLED PLANT

One 3.84 kW photovoltaic electricity generator

This application is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection during normal working hours.  Any person wishing to object to the proposed plant may, within 14 days of the date of this publication, lodge their objection with the Department of Environmental Protection, 169 South Road, Paget DV 04.  Letters of objection must state the name and address of the objector; the grounds of the objection; whether the objector has an interest in land near to that which the application relates; and be signed by the objector.

DATE:  4 July 2012

In accordance with section 19 (1) of the Constitution, Mr. David Arkley, Deputy Governor, will act as Governor and Commander-in-Chief from Thursday 12th July to Sunday 22nd July 2012, inclusive or until the Governor’s return.

In accordance with section 18 (2) of the Constitution, His Excellency The Governor, is pleased to appoint Mrs. Lucinda Pearman, to act as Deputy Governor from Thursday 12th July to Sunday 22nd July 2012, inclusive or until Deputy Governor Mr. Arkley’s return to his substantive position.

In accordance with section 18 (2) of the Constitution, His Excellency The Governor, is pleased to appoint Mr. Michael A. DeSilva, CPM,  FCMI Commissioner of  Police, to act as Deputy Governor from Saturday 28th July to Saturday 11th August 2012, inclusive or until the Deputy Governor’s return.

Pursuant to section 21 of the Regulatory Authority Act, 2011 (RAA) the Minister of Justice, as the Chair of the Selection Committee (s.20 of the RAA) seeks applications for three positions of Commissioner within the newly established Board of Commissioners to whom the Chief Executive Officer of the Regulatory Authority (RA) will report. 

The Board of Commissioners will consist of three Commissioners who will each be voting members, and one of whom will serve as Chair.  The initial Commissioners will be appointed as follows, one for a term of two years; one for a term of three years; and one for a term of four years.

The Board of Commissioners will initially be responsible for regulating the electronic communications industry sector, other than broadcasting.  The principal functions and general powers of the Regulatory Authority are found in sections 12 and 13 of the RAA and include, but are not limited to:

i.establishing technical standards for the provision of covered services;

ii.reviewing and, as appropriate, approve, reject or modify tariffs filed by a sectoral provider governing the provision of covered services;

iii.establishing and enforce quality of service standards applicable to covered services;

iv.defining relevant markets, assess the competitiveness of relevant markets and identify sectoral providers that have significant market power in such markets;

v.adopting remedies to deter anti-competitive conduct by sectoral providers in any relevant market;

vi.modifying or find to be void, agreements involving one or more sectoral providers that unreasonably restrict competition in any relevant market;

vii.reviewing and, as appropriate, approve or reject proposed concentrations involving a specified sectoral provider; and

viii.prohibiting unfair trade practices by sectoral providers in any relevant market.

This notice serves as a public request for applications from persons who seek to be considered for the position of Commissioner of the RA.

Commissioners should demonstrate that they have at least five years’ relevant experience in administration, economics, law, and/or telecommunications.

Applications should be submitted to the Selection Committee, in writing and should include a curriculum vitae, applicant contact details, and at least three references in support of the application outlining key attributes relevant to the position.  Applications should be received no later than August 9, 2012.

Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, 5th Floor, Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, 58 Court Street, HM 12 for the attention of the Permanent Secretary.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson, acting on the recommendation of the Premier and in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 90(1) of the Bermuda Constitution, has appointed Mrs. Judith Hall-Bean, Assistant Cabinet Secretary (Deputy Head of the Civil Service), to act as Secretary to the Cabinet during the period 12th – 19th July 2012 or until the return of the Secretary to the Cabinet.  

Governor

The Minister responsible for telecommunications, in exercise of the power conferred by section 115 of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011, gives the following Notice:

Citation

1This Notice may be cited as the Regulatory Authority Act 2011 Commencement Day Notice 2012.

Commencement

2Part 1, sections 11 to 14, sections 19 to 25, sections 28 to 30, section 31(1), (2), (3) and (4), section 32, Part 4, Part 11, Part 12 and the Schedule of the Regulatory Authority Act 2011 shall come into operation on 11 July 2012.

Made this 9th day of July 2012

The Minister of Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the International Sanctions Act 2003, makes the following Regulations:

Citation

1These Regulations may be cited as the International Sanctions (Sudan and South Sudan) (Restrictive Measures) Regulations 2012.

Application

2The Sudan and South Sudan (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2012 made by the Privy Council as a United Kingdom Order in Council on 15 February 2012 and any amendments to it, shall have the force of law in Bermuda.

Revocation

3The International Sanctions (Sudan) (Restrictive Measures) Regulations 2004 are revoked.

Made this 5th day of July 2012

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice

The Minister responsible for finance, in exercise of the power conferred by section 39 of the Bermuda Public Accountability Act 2011, gives the following Notice:

Citation

1This Notice may be cited as the Bermuda Public Accountability Act 2011 Commencement Day Notice 2012.

Commencement

2Part 2 of the Bermuda Public Accountability Act 2011 shall come into force on 11 July 2012.

Made this 9th day of 2012

Premier and Minister of Finance