TWO candidates have been proposed for Constable in St Peter to replace retiring Constable Tom du Feu.
Deputy Collin Egré and Procureur du Bien Public John Refault were proposed at last night’s nomination meeting at the Parish Hall.
In proposing Deputy Egré, Co-op chief executive Jim Hopley said that during his six years as a deputy for St Peter, he had always put his parish first. He said that the Deputy had served St Peter with distinction and had never allowed his States’ involvement to distract from the needs of parishioners.
He gave a short history of Deputy Egré’s life including his career with the RAF, when he worked his way up from an engine fitter to serve as a pilot and an air traffic control instructor. Mr Hopley added that he felt that Deputy Egré was an honest man who was always there for anyone who needed him. He said that Deputy Egre was not just a man in a suit and that he was very suited to the task of being Constable of his parish.
Mr Refault has the proven leadership skills, business acumen and strategic know-how to be a successful Constable, said his proposer, David Payn. He said that Mr Refault had demonstrated through his work as the chief fire officer for the Airport Fire and Rescue Service the type of leadership that would serve him well and ensure that he could deliver results. He said that Mr Refault also possessed fine inter-personal and communication skills and that he had devoted 32 years of service to his parish through the honorary system.
He is currently serving the parish as a procurer and has served in many roles including as a helper at St Peter’s Youth Club, chairman of St Peter’s School PTA and chairman of the St Peter’s Battle of Flowers.
Mr du Feu said that it had been a ‘privilege and a pleasure’ to serve as the father of his parish and he assured parishioners who had filled the hall that both Mr Refault and Deputy Egré were worthy candidates.
Nominations:
Name: Collin Egré.
Address: La Maison du Sud, Jubilee Hill, St Peter.
Occupation: Deputy of St Peter.
Proposers: Jim Hopley, Jonathan Welsh, Francis Renault, Rozelle Huelin, Paul Machon, John Banks, Peter Surcouf, Gordon Forrest, Maria Silva and Olivia English.
Name: John Refault.
Address: Ca-M’Suffit, Rue de la Pointe, St Peter.
Occupation: Property negotiator.
Proposers: David Payn, Roger Le Gros, Robin Hacquoil, James Simon, Julie Rabet, Francis Poignand, David Drage, Malcolm Pollard, Graham Le Cuirot and Mark Capern.
Article posted on 18th September, 2008 - 2.54pm
