Government of Jersey

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision
providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made (02/10/2009) regarding: Community Safety Award - Award of Grant.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2009-0088
Decision Summary Title :	Community Safety Fund – Award Of Grant		Date of Decision Summary:	30 September 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Head of DVS & Inspector of Motor Traffic		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Community Safety Fund – Award Of Grant		Date of Written Report:	30 September 2009
Written Report Author:	Head of DVS & Inspector of Motor Traffic		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Community Safety Fund – Award Of Grant
Decision(s): The Minister approved a grant of £5,150 to Jersey Women’s Refuge to underwrite an important awareness campaign.
Reason(s) for Decision: To publicise important community safety information.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: Sum to be disbursed to the relevant organisation.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Community Safety Award - Award of Grant

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY SAFETY FUND – AWARD OF GRANT

Purpose of the Report

To consider a recent application for a grant from the Community Safety Fund.

Background

Arrangements for considering applications for and awarding grants from the Community Safety Fund, for small but important initiatives, have previously been approved under MD-T-2007-0058 and 0112 and MD-T-2009-0069.

The criteria approved for considering applications and awarding grants are:-

The proposal should be beneficial to the community at large;
For one off items of expenditure directly related to community safety;
Island based;
For proposals that would significantly enhance or raise awareness on community safety and for which there is no or insufficient public funding;
A maximum interim award of £20,000 per project.

Discussion

A further application has been received for a grant from the Community Safety Fund, as outlined below.

Organisation	Amount Requested	Purpose
Jersey Women’s Refuge	£5,150	“Behind Closed Doors” awareness campaign to be run in Jersey during National Domestic Violence week.

The campaign will include designing, manufacturing and distributing stickers to be used in public places to encourage victims of domestic violence to “Call for Help”. There will also be supporting banners, radio and newspaper advertisements and there is expected to be television coverage of the campaign.

The primary objectives of the campaign are to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence and to reach out to the victims, women and their children, who need safe accommodation away from domestic abuse.

The application meets the criteria and sufficient funds remain available in the Community Safety Fund.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to award a grant of £5,150 to Jersey Women’s Refuge to underwrite this important awareness campaign.

Reason(s) for Decision

To publicise important community safety information.

Action Required

Subject to the Minister approving the grant, the sum to be disbursed to the relevant organisation.

Written by:	Head of Driver and Vehicle Standards

Approved by:	Director of Transport