❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the circumstances surrounding the removal of Mr. Hicks as CEO of the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission, including details of any compensation payments. The Minister provides details of the compensation payment and leave entitlements paid to Mr Hicks.
AnsweredQoN 854Legislative Council
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I refer to the removal
of Mr Hicks as the Chief Executive Officer of the
Goldfields–Esperance Development Commission (GEDC), and I ask: (a) on what date does or did Mr Hicks
finish in his role as a member of the GEDC; (b) will Mr Hicks be paid out for the term of his
contract; (c) if no to (b), will he receive any remuneration
beyond his term as a member of GEDC; (d) if no to either (b) or (c), why not; and (e) if yes to either (b) or (c), what is the amount
of these payments?
of Mr Hicks as the Chief Executive Officer of the
Goldfields–Esperance Development Commission (GEDC), and I ask: (a) on what date does or did Mr Hicks
finish in his role as a member of the GEDC; (b) will Mr Hicks be paid out for the term of his
contract; (c) if no to (b), will he receive any remuneration
beyond his term as a member of GEDC; (d) if no to either (b) or (c), why not; and (e) if yes to either (b) or (c), what is the amount
of these payments?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 April 2014
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
28 days
a) 28/02/2014
b-e) The employment of Mr Hicks was brought to an end in accordance with s56(3) of the
Public Sector Management Act 1994
following discussions between the Public Sector Commissioner and Mr Hicks. Mr Hicks accepted a compensation payment of $232,422 (gross) determined by the Public Sector Commissioner in accordance with s59 of the Act. This represents 12 months remuneration. Mr Hicks was also paid accrued and pro rata annual leave and long service leave entitlements. It is advised by the relevant payroll provider that this totalled $70,226.23 (gross).
b-e) The employment of Mr Hicks was brought to an end in accordance with s56(3) of the
Public Sector Management Act 1994
following discussions between the Public Sector Commissioner and Mr Hicks. Mr Hicks accepted a compensation payment of $232,422 (gross) determined by the Public Sector Commissioner in accordance with s59 of the Act. This represents 12 months remuneration. Mr Hicks was also paid accrued and pro rata annual leave and long service leave entitlements. It is advised by the relevant payroll provider that this totalled $70,226.23 (gross).
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