The new employer representatives for the Director of Public Employment ('DPE') to the Government and Related Employees Appeals Tribunal ('GREAT') are approved.  They are members of the Tribunal for proceedings on discipline and promotion matters.  The term of appointment is until 9 October 2010. The list representing the DPE is attached.  Please note the DPE provides representatives for Public Service Departments only.  It is important that the employer representatives are available for any appeal proceedings involving Public Service Departments.  The successful representatives were advised separately. When your Department is respondent in an appeal, you must select a person from the list as the employer's representative and notify the Registrar of the Tribunal.  The person selected may be from your own Department (if listed) or from another Department.  There is no restriction on who you may select.  If you select a retired person, your Department will be required to pay that person the following fee: $75 per half day (up to four hours duration); or $126 per day (more than four hours on any one day). Where a representative is unable to continue on the list, the person must resign in writing to the Registrar of the Tribunal. The Public Sector Workforce Office, Department of Premier and Cabinet must be given a copy of the resignation together with a nominated replacement.  This nomination must be made within one month of the person resigning.  If accepted the replacement will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the panel. If contact details change please advise the Public Sector Workforce Office as soon as possible. The Public Sector Workforce Office will confirm the contact details of the employer representatives regularly.   Please contact Cathy McInnes on telephone number (02) 9228 3598 if you require any further information. Robyn KrukDirector General