PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, September 17th, 2021 the Social Economic Council (SER) represented by the Chairman Mr. Damien Richardson, paid a visit to the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and presented her with the 2020 annual report.
During the presentation of the report, the Chairman gave the Prime Minister a summary of the pending advice. In addition, the annual report highlights the achievements, future plans, and overall functioning of the SER. Furthermore, the working relationship between the Ministry of General Affairs and SER was discussed. Both parties agreed to revisit the recommendations made by the Ombudsman in its 2020 annual report. The overall goal is to improve and strengthen the working relationship between the Ministry of General Affairs and the SER.
Secretary-General Richardson informed the Prime Minister that the SER looks forward to the revision of the National ordinance SER, which will grant the advisory body the legal basis to advise parliament directly on important socio-economic matters.
As an advisory and consultative body of employers' representatives, union representatives, and independent experts, the Social and Economic Council aims to help create consensus on socio-economic issues. The SER’s advice is guided by the objective of social prosperity in its widest sense. This includes not only material progress i.e., increased affluence and production, but also social progress such as improved welfare and social cohesion.
The annual report is published in English and is available to the public on the website of the SER (www.ser.sx )