She was speaking during the debate on a motion of no confidence in Policy and Resources.
“What marks this P&R different [from previous P&Rs] and other committees, is their tone and manner, which can be viscerally aggressive, sometimes to the point of abusive,” she said.
“It does feel like E&I has had a particularly high hill to climb when asking for resources and support, in contrast with other committees.”
Deputy de Sausmarez’s speech focused on the issues her Committee has faced in dealing with P&R and the behaviour of certain members, which she says has been needlessly rude and aggressive.
“The States has become, in this political term, a less attractive place to work,” said Deputy de Sausmarez.
She said recruitment challenges could be blamed on the behaviour of certain members of P&R. She stressed that she wasn’t talking about the President of P&R.
In responding to the claims that senior civil servants have had problems, Deputy Peter Ferbrache said he’s never heard of them being bullied.
“I don’t think there’s anyone in the Bailiwick who hasn’t misspoken and occasionally said heated words – it doesn’t make you a bully.”
P&R members Deputy Dave Mahoney and Mark Helyar handed in their resignations before the motion of no confidence debate began.