Health and Social Services (2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 on 22 December 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-HSS-2014-0066
Decision Summary Title :	Annual fee increases by Order for 2015		Date of Decision Summary:	15 December 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Information Governance and Legislation Programme Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Health and Social Services (2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014 Health and Social Services (2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014 Explanatory Note		Date of Written Report:	15 December 2014
Written Report Author:	Law Draftsman		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Health and Social Services (2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014- annual increase in fees
Decision(s): The Minister made the Order: Health and Social Services (2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014
Reason(s) for decision: This is a standard annual increase in fees prescribed by Order as described in the following Ministerial Decisions: MD-HSS-2014-0047 Fees Prescribed by Order 2015 MD-HSS-2014-0057 Crematorium: Proposed Charges for 2015 MD-HSS-2014-0063 Fees Prescribed by Order 2015
Resource Implications: These increases will attract and additional 2.5% income on current charges for Public Health and 7% on the cost of a cremation.
Action required: To forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, and request the Greffier of the States to arrange for its notification to the States.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Health and Social Services
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):