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States of Jersey (Proper Addresses for Ministers) (Jersey) Order 201-

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 31 October 2014:

Decision Reference:   MD-C-2014-0179

Decision Summary Title :

States of Jersey (Proper Addresses for Ministers) (Jersey) Order 201 -

Date of Decision Summary:

28th October 2014

Decision Summary Author:

Executive Officer – Legislation Advisory Panel

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title :

States of Jersey (Proper Addresses for Ministers) (Jersey) Order 201 -

Date of Written Report:

28th October 2014

Written Report Author:

Executive Officer – Legislation Advisory Panel

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject:   States of Jersey (Proper Addresses for Ministers) (Jersey) Order 201-

Decision(s):   The Chief Minister made the States of Jersey (Proper Addresses for Ministers) (Jersey) Order 201 -

Reason(s) for Decision:   The Minister approved the Order that provides, for each Minister, the proper address for service of documents on that Minister. 

The Legislation Advisory Panel, further to advice received from HM Attorney General and in consultation with the Viscount, noted that there had been some uncertainties/difficulties about the service of documents on Ministers. The result of this in some cases had been the Viscount’s Department needing to physically locate and serve the document on the relevant Minister. 

The agreed solution was to prescribe the particular address for service on each Minister where documents could be deposited.

The Order to come into force 7 days after it was made.

Resource Implications:   There are no financial or manpower implications.

Action required:   Notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe for notification to the States.

Signature: 

 

 

 

Position: 

CHIEF MINISTER

Date Signed:

 

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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