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Delegation of Functions

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

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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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 27 March 2020:

Decision Reference:  MD-ESC-2020-0002

Decision Summary Title:

Delegation for the Minister for Education to Assistant Minister, Senator Mézec

Date of Decision Summary:

17 March 2020

Decision Summary Author:

Private Secretary

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

Not applicable

Written Report

Title:

Delegation for the Minister for Education to Assistant Minister, Senator Mézec

Date of Written Report:

17 March 2020

Written Report Author:

Private Secretary

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject: Delegation for the Minister for Education to Assistant Minister for Education, Senator Mézec – Delegation of powers and functions only during a period when the Minister and Assistant Minister Deputy Maçon are both unavailable or out of the Island.

Decision(s):  In accordance with Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, the Minister for Education delegated all powers and functions conferred upon or vested in her, including the power to make enactments and all other areas where the Minister has authority to act, to her Assistant Minister, Senator Mézec.

 

The above delegation is only to cover specific periods when the Minister and Assistant Minister Deputy Maçon are both out of the Island or otherwise unavailable.

Reason(s) for Decision: To ensure the efficient administration of the Minister’s duties and responsibilities, including when the Minister and her Assistant Minister Deputy Maçon are unavailable or off-Island. Senator Mézec was made an Assistant Minister in 2018, MD-ESC-2018-0013 refers.

 

Resource Implications: None

 

Action required: Request the Greffier to present the report to the States Assembly

Signature:

 

 

Position:

Minister for Education

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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