From Michael Tierney.
I WOULD like to applaud the letter written by Roger Bale (JEP, 31 March). His letter was written in words that I wish I could have strung together years ago and sent to the JEP.

However, just to get my two-penn’orth, I feel that the elected candidates should be given a type of apprenticeship and paid accordingly on experience and ability in any field they are appointed to. How can a novice/newcomer be paid the same as one who has been in the job for years and with no idea of what he/she is even going to do in the States?

As they progress in any employment then their pay is reflected. They should also be paid on an attendance/time basis and not on an annual salary as this method is obviously abused. Eg: Senator Syvret who is getting paid and not even working or living in Jersey any more.

Any foolhardy costly decisions should be brought to task and be dealt with severely, perhaps a fine being levied or even job termination and not brushed under the carpet or given a slap on the wrist.

One mess up which comes to mind was the decision not made when to convert the pound to euros for the new incinerator (millions lost). Even the man on the street keeps an eye on the exchange rate before going on holiday to get the best rates. What was the States Treasurer doing?

I will not even touch on the marina monopolies as I am a boat owner and would be biased on the subject but … well said again, Roger.