Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 30 December 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-HA-2013-0074
Decision Summary Title :	Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013		Date of Decision Summary:	19 December 2013
Decision Summary Author:	Executive Officer Home Affairs		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013		Date of Written Report:	19 December 2013
Written Report Author:	Law Draftsman		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013
Decision(s): The Minister made the Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013
Reason(s) for Decision: On 20 November 2013 the Minister made a Ministerial Decision (MD-HA-2013-0068) to increase the level of fees payable for the arrangement of civil and non-Anglican weddings and civil partnerships. On 19 December 2013 the Minister made a Ministerial Decision (MD-HA-2013-0072) to increase certain Fire and Rescue Service fees. The Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013 gives effect to those decisions.
Resource Implications: Additional income will be raised by the introduction of the increase in charges. This is in line with the principle of ‘user pays’, which was approved by the States and will enable the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Superintendent Registrar to recover the relevant costs associated with the services provided.
Action required: Executive Officer, Home Affairs, to notify the Publications Editor at the States Greffe that the Order has been made and to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the making of the Order to be notified to the States.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Home Affairs
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

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Home Affairs (2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013

Explanatory Note

This Order increases certain fees under enactments that fall within the responsibility of the Minister for Home Affairs.

Certain fees under the Marriage and Civil Status (Jersey) Law 2001 and the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 are increased in respect of the issue of licences and certificates by the Superintendent Registrar or parish registrars, in respect of the issue of licences and certificates associated with marriages and civil partnerships, and in respect of the conduct of marriages and civil partnerships by the Superintendent Registrar and delegates. The fees under the Marriage and Civil Status (Jersey) Law 2001 that are associated with the conduct of weddings were last increased on 1st January 2011. The fees under the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 have not been increased since the Law was brought into force on 2nd April 2012. The percentage increase in the fees is variable, but averages an increase that is in line with the annual increases in the cost of living since 2011.

Fees are increased for certificates issued under the Fire Precautions (Jersey) Law 1977 and for services provided under the Fire and Rescue Service (Jersey) Law 2011. The increases are, on average, 2.5%. The last increases took effect on 1st January 2013.

Fees are increased for licences issued under the Petroleum (Jersey) Law 1984. The increases are, on average, 2.5%. The last increases took effect on 20th June 2012.

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