Chief Minister's Department

The Communications Unit develop effective communication channels that will ensure that the public have the best possible understanding of States policy, aims and actions.

The Customer Services Centre at Cyril Le Marquand House can help with information about all States Services.

The Economic Adviser provides guidance to States Ministries on all aspects of economic policy. This ranges from advice on personal or business taxation, for example, to providing analysis on how to control inflation and generate economic growth.

Emergency Planning ensures an appropriate level of preparedness to deliver an effective multi-agency response to emergencies of different types and scales.

Jersey's government changed to a ministerial system in December 2005. 'Government Reforms' provides support and advice to the Executive on issues relating to the machinery of government.

The States is Jersey’s largest employer - we employ nearly 7,500 people. Find out more about the wide range of jobs and careers and access our current vacancies.

ISD is responsible for information and communications technology across the States. Find out more about our projects here.

Jersey is an international finance centre with 51 banks, over 30,000 registered companies and more than £150 billion on deposit at any one time. The Island also has a flourishing fund management sector with over £100 billion under management and a world renowned expertise in trusts. Learn more about Jersey's financial services industry, regulation, OECD commitments and the EU Savings Tax Directive here.

Jersey has considerable autonomy within its constitutional relationship with the UK. International Relations is responsible for dealing with Jersey’s external and international policies including all matters relating to international conventions, agreements and sanctions.

News from the Chief Minister's Department

The Population Office was established to introduce new mechanisms to manage migration, and to administer the Regulation of Undertakings and Housing laws in a joined up manner in the meantime. These laws continue to protect the local employment and housing markets, and balance economic growth and demand on the resources of the Island.

Jersey has a consultation process that aims to give as many people as possible the opportunity to shape the development of States policy and services. You can find further information here.

Reports and Publications from the Chief Minister's Department.

Official Jersey statistics on the economy, prices and population can be downloaded here, along with recent news releases.

The Council of Ministers is required to produce a Strategic Plan during its first 4 months of office for approval by the States. This then cascades into Departmental Business Plans. You can find more information on Strategic and Business Planning here.