Budget transfer to partially fund two Law Draftsman Posts in 2013, 2014 and 2015:

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A decision made 5 August 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-C-2013-0080
Decision Summary Title :	Budget transfer to fund two additional Law Draftsman Posts		Date of Decision Summary:	5th August 2013
Decision Summary Author:	Acting Finance Director – Corporate Group		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 :	Budget transfer to fund two additional Law Draftsman Posts		Date of Written Report:	26th July 2013
Written Report Author:	Acting Finance Director – Corporate Group		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Accept budget transfer to partially fund two Law Draftsman Posts in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Decision(s): The Chief Minister accept the non-recurring revenue budget transfer of up to £28,338 in 2013, £61,214 in 2014 and £183,642 in 2015, to the CMD revenue head of expenditure in order to fund the 2013, 2014 and 2015 costs of 2 additional posts in the Law Draftsman’s office. The Chief Minister accepts an increase of 2 FTE and headcount within the Law Draftsman Office.
Officer Recommendation: The Chief Minister is recommended to accept the non-recurring revenue budget transfer of up to £28,338 in 2013, £61,214 in 2014 and £183,642 in 2015, to the CMD revenue head of expenditure in order to fund the 2013, 2014 and 2015 costs of 2 additional posts in the Law Draftsman’s office. The Treasurer approved a permanent increase in the authorised FTE and headcount of the Law Draftsman Office by 2 posts and the Chief Minister is recommended to accept the increase.
Resource Implications: T&R and EDD revenue heads of expenditure to decrease by the amounts detailed in the ‘Officer Recommendation’ section above in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and the CMD revenue head of expenditure to increase as detailed in the ‘Officer Recommendation’ section above. This decision does not change the total amount of expenditure approved by the States. This decision will result in an increase in the authorised FTE’s and headcount by 2 within the Law Draftsman’s Office (from the current level of 9 to 11). Ongoing funding requirements are to be considered and incorporated into the Medium Term Financial Plan 2016 – 2019.
Action required: Action required: Research and Project Officer to notify the Acting Finance Director - Corporate Group that this decision has been approved.
Signature:		Position: Chief Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Budget transfer to partially fund two Law Draftsman Posts in 2013, 2014 and 2015:

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Chief Minister’s Department

Ministerial Decision Report

BUDGET TRANSFER TO CMd TO FUND TWO ADDITIONAL law draftsman POST

Purpose of Report

To enable the Chief Minister to accept the non-recurring budget transfer from the Treasury and Resources (T&R) and Economic Development (EDD) revenue heads of expenditure to the Chief Minister’s Department (CMD) - Law Draftsman Office, to part fund 2 additional Law Draftsman posts within the current Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) period. This report also details a request for an increase to the authorised FTE’s and headcount of the Law Draftsman’s Office by 2 posts.

It is anticipated that these permanent costs will be factored into the next MTFP (2016-2019).

Background

An analysis of the work currently undertaken by the Law Draftsman’s Office and of imminent projects demonstrates a need for a permanent increase in the legislative drafting team.

The level of “business as usual” has risen over the past 10 years or so. “Business as usual” is the recurring maintenance work required just to keep a Law operating properly.

The demand for international convention compliance legislation is increasing.

Increasing the permanent complement is considered the most cost effective option, given that demand is not expected to abate at any time in the future and will allow for work to be allocated in a more effective manner ensuring all departments will benefit.

3. Funding

As well as funding being provided from T&R and EDD, the Ports of Jersey have also provided funding towards this additional cost within the current MTFP.

The allocation of monies from the departments is detailed below, excluding any pay awards that might be received in future years.

Recommendation

The Chief Minister is recommended to accept the non-recurring revenue budget transfer of up to £28,338 in 2013, £61,214 in 2014 and £183,642 in 2015, to the CMD revenue head of expenditure in order to fund the 2013, 2014 and 2015 costs of 2 additional posts in the Law Draftsman’s office.

The Treasurer approved a permanent increase in the authorised FTE and headcount of the Law Draftsman Office by 2 posts and the Chief Minister is recommended to accept the increase.

Resource Implications

T&R and EDD revenue heads of expenditure to decrease by the amounts detailed in the ‘Recommendation’ section above in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and the CMD revenue head of expenditure to increase as detailed in the ‘Officer Recommendation’ section above.

This decision does not change the total amount of expenditure approved by the States. This decision will result in an increase in the authorised FTE’s and headcount by 2 within the Law Draftsman’s Office (from the current level of 9 to 11).

Ongoing funding requirements are to be considered and incorporated into the Medium Term Financial Plan 2016 – 2019.

Report author :Finance Manager – Corporate Group	Document date: 9th July 2013
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