How the Council of Ministers works

Code of conduct and practice for ministers and assistant ministers

A code of conduct and practice for ministers and assistant ministers was published in 2018. The code sets out the standards of conduct expected of ministers and assistant ministers.

Code of conduct and practice for ministers and assistant ministers on States Assembly

States of Jersey Law 2005: Article 30A - Ministerial Responsibilities

Ministerial Groups

Ministerial Groups are established by the Chief Minister or the Council of Ministers to provide a central ministerial forum in which to consider and deliberate matters ranging across a number of portfolios.

Ministerial Groups are established to advise the responsible Minister as they make decisions in their areas of responsibility, usually to support prominent areas of policy development or oversight of major projects.

Corporate Parenting Board

The CorporateParenting Board was establishedto political oversight on howthe Government of Jersey is discharging its Corporate Parenting duties to Looked After Children and Care Leavers.

Corporate Parenting Board

Covid-19 Recovery Ministerial Group (CRMG)

The Covid-19 Recovery Ministerial Group was established on 24 February 2023 to:

• provide coordinated political direction to the research, planning, delivery and monitoring of health and social recover projects and outcomes
• address wider impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 Recovery Ministerial Group (CRMG): Establishment

The Future Places Ministerial Group was established to improve the:

• governance
• coordination
  
• delivery of improvements in Jersey’s built environment, including amenities

Future Places Ministerial Group: Establishment

Health Funding Reform Ministerial Group (HFRMG)

The Health Funding Reform Ministerial Group was established on 16 August 2023 to:

• provide a forum for cross-ministerial discussion and agreement on matters relating to future healthcare funding.
  

Health Funding Reform Ministerial Group (HFRMG)

New Healthcare Facilities Ministerial Group

The New Healthcare Facilities Ministerial Group was established on 28 February 2023 to oversee the delivery of new healthcare facilities and to ensure: 

• new healthcare facilities meet the needs of patients and staff within the overall strategic health policies adopted by the States Assembly
• delivery of fit-for-purpose, good quality, and value for money healthcare facilities commences within the Government’s term of office

Approach to Delivering New Healthcare Facilities

Population and Skills Ministerial Group (PSMG)

The PSMG was established to ensure there's a central political forum to consider and deliberate matters relating to:

• population policy
  
• the employment market
  
• the skills needs for the Island's economy and public service
  

Population and Skills Ministerial Group: Establishment

Ports Policy Ministerial Group (PPMG)

The PPMG was established to:

• provide a central political forum for matters relating to Ports of Jersey
• support the Minister for Treasury and Resources
• support the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Ports Policy Ministerial Group: Establishment

Recovery from Major Incidents Political Oversight Group (RMIPOG)

The Recovery from Major Incidents Political Oversight Group was established on 20 January 2023 to consider and support the Island’s recovery from major incidents.

Recovery from Major Incidents Political Oversight Group (RMIPOG): Establishment

Safeguarding Ministerial Group

The Safeguarding Ministerial Group was established to keep Ministers informed of key developments within the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

Safeguarding Ministerial Group (SMG): Establishment

Strategic Finance Oversight Board Ministerial Group (SFOBMG)

The Strategic Finance Oversight Board was established on 3 April 2023 to provide a forum for ministerial discussion and agreement on matters relating to fiscal strategy.

Strategic Finance Oversight Board Ministerial Group (SFOBMG): Establishment