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States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of Functions: Minister for Economic Development, Sport, Tourism and Culture: Appointment of Assistant Ministers

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.

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A decision made on 8 December 2020

Decision Reference: MD-E-2020-0059

Decision Summary Title

Delegation of functions - Report

Date of Decision Summary

07 December 2020

Decision Summary author

Private Secretary

Decision Summary:

Public or exempt?

Public

Written Report

Title

Delegation of functions - Report

Date of Written Report

07 December 2020

Written Report author

Private Secretary

Written Report:

Public or exempt?

Public

Subject:

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Culture and Sport – delegation of functions and Report to the States.

Decision:

The Minister decided to appoint Deputy Kirsten Morel of St Lawrence and Deputy Hugh Raymond of Trinity as Assistant Ministers and to delegate certain powers and functions as set out in the accompanying Written Report.

Reasons for Decision:

The new Assistant Ministers replace Senator Steve Pallett and Deputy Montfort Tadier, who recently resigned from the positions. In accordance with Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law 2005, the Minister can delegate powers and functions to Assistant Ministers and is required to present this in a Report to the States Assembly.

Resource Implications:

There are no financial or staffing resource implications arising from this decision. 

Action required:

The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange for the Report to be presented to the States.

Signature:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator Lyndon Farnham

Position:

 

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Date signed: xx/12/2020

Date of Decision (If different)

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