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Ministerial Decision Guidance

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 30 July 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-CM-2024-481

Public

Subject: Publication of Ministerial Decisions Guidance

 

Report Title: Ministerial Decisions Guidance

Public

Decision(s):

The Chief Minister decided to approve updated guidance on Ministerial Decisions, as set out in the accompanying report.

Reason for Decision(s):

Guidance on Ministerial Decisions was last published in 2018, as part of the Ministerial Code of Conduct (R.116/2018 refers). The Chief Minister, with the agreement of the Council of Ministers and in consultation with the States Greffe, decided to update the guidance accordingly.

Resource Implications: There are no resource implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: The Chief Minister's Private Office to request the Greffier of the States to present the Ministerial Decisions Guidance to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Deputy L.J. Farnham of St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter, Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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