Infrastructure: Assistant Ministers: Appointment and Delegation of Functions

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A decision made 4 January 2024:

Decision Reference: MD-CM-2024-5		Public
Subject: States of Jersey Law 2005: Infrastructure portfolio – Appointment of Assistant Ministers and Delegation of functions
Report Title: States of Jersey Law 2005: Infrastructure portfolio – Appointment of Assistant Ministers and Delegation of functions		Public
Decision(s): The Chief Minister, discharging the functions of the Minister for Infrastructure in accordance with Article 27(2)(a) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 (the 2005 Law), decided to appoint Deputy Steve Ahier of St Helier North, and Deputy Lucy Stephenson of St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter as Assistant Ministers for Infrastructure. In accordance with Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, the Chief Minister, discharging the functions of the Minister for Infrastructure, delegated functions to Deputy Ahier and Deputy Stephenson, as detailed in the accompanying report.
Reason for Decision(s): Following the resignation of Deputy Tom Binet of St Saviour as Minister for Infrastructure, there is a vacancy in the office of Minister. The Assistant Ministers for Infrastructure also cease to hold that office in accordance with Article 25(5) of the 2005 Law. During the vacancy in the office of a Minister, the Chief Minister is permitted to personally discharge the functions of that Minister in accordance with Article 27(2)(a) of the 2005 Law. The Chief Minister wishes to appoint Assistant Ministers to assist with the discharge of the office of Minister for Infrastructure, and accordingly to delegate functions under Article 28 of the 2005 Law. The Chief Minister intends to make a nomination for Minister for Infrastructure in accordance with Article 23(1) of the 2005 Law. These arrangements will cover the interim period.
Resource Implications: None.
Action Required: Request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the accompanying report to be presented to the States Assembly.
Signature:	Signed By: Deputy K.L. Moore of St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter, Chief Minister
Date Signed: 04/01/2024	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):