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Deputy Victoria Oliver will take on the role of President of the Development & Planning Authority, after she stood undisputed for the position.
She'll take over from Dawn Tindall, who lost her seat as a States Member in this month's election.
Deputy Oliver was the only one to apply for the role. She was proposed by new P&R President, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, and seconded by his predecessor, Deputy Gavin St Pier.
"I had a very different childhood, as my parents decided to sail round the world when I was younger," she Deputy Oliver told her colleagues, "and I think this is where I got my passion for all different types of property, from mud huts to skyscrapers.
She has relevant experience, having worked as a property surveyor and served as Vice President of the DPA for part of the last political term.
Pictured: Deputy Victoria Oliver will take over from Dawn Tindall, who lost her seat.
"I received Honours in Business and Property at the University of Western England. Professionally, I'm a qualified chartered surveyor and a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
"My job for clients with large portfolios focuses on how to add value, reduce costs in the long term, while thinking about the bigger picture."
Deputy Oliver already has plans for the authority, and is asking for support from other committees.
"I want this authority to become a facilitator rather than seen as an obstacle to overcome," she explained. "I would like the DPA to communicate more with other committees. If we can communicate with Economic Development, ESS and Environment, these are the three pillars of sustainable development.
"With 'Revive and Thrive', as an authority we need to review the IDP. There is also a review of the planning exemptions which will help fastback enhancement programmes. This, in return, with the digitalisation of the planning and building control application process, should reduce waiting times, making it a more efficient process for the public."
Pictured top: Deputy Victoria Oliver.
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