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States of Jersey Law 2005: Ministerial Responsibilities: Article 30A: Report

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 10 July 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-CM-2024-415

Public

Subject: Publication of Article 30A Report - Ministerial responsibilities

 

Report Title: Publication of Article 30A Report: Ministerial responsibilities

Public

Decision(s):

The Chief Minister decided to publish the Ministerial Responsibilities report in accordance with Article 30A of the States of Jersey Law 2005, where the Chief Minister is required to establish, maintain and publish a list of the responsibilities of each Minister and Assistant Minister.  The Chief Minister has requested that the attached report be presented to the States Assembly as soon as possible.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Chief Minister is required by the States of Jersey Law 2005 to publish a list of the responsibilities for each Minister and Assistant Minister.

Resource Implications: There are no direct financial or manpower implications arising from this Ministerial Decision.

 

Action Required: The Chief Minister's Private Office to ask the Greffier of the States to present the Report to the States Assembly.  In addition, the Chief Minister's Private Office to instruct the Web Team to publish the Report on Gov.je.

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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