We hope that process will be as open and as democratic as possible. In terms of appointing the board of directors and the chairperson of the board, the process needs to be more transparent and more democratic. Right now, appointments are decided by a small committee working behind closed doors. More than likely the 2-2-2 three-party approach will apply. However, consultations will need to take place and witnesses will need to be heard.
Your committees must consider these issues and endorse the minister's decision on these and other matters, including the setting of the premium rate. This is an unavoidable fact that the various associations...In a society like ours, employers, unions and social and community groups must be consulted.