Employment Relations (Registration) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 (03/12/2007) regarding: Employment Relations (Registration) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

Decision Reference: MD-S-2007-0083
Decision Summary Title :	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\Ministerial decisions\DS Registration Regulations Lodged Nov07		Date of Decision Summary:	03/12/2007
Decision Summary Author:	Kate Morel, Policy Principal		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	L:\General Information\Workgroups\Policy\Employment\ \Ministerial decisions\ WR Registration Regulations Lodged Nov07		Date of Written Report:	03/12/2007
Written Report Author:	Kate Morel, Policy Principal		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Employment Relations (Registration) (Jersey) Regulations 200-
Decision(s): The Minister approved draft Regulations for lodging ‘au Greffe’, to be made under Article 27 of the Employment Relations (Jersey) Law 2007.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Employment Relations Law provides that Regulations may be made under Article 27 relating to the registration process for trade unions and employers’ associations. The Employment Relations Law will come into force on 21 January 2008 and it is essential that the Regulations are in place, setting out what information must be supplied to the Registrar in order to register in accordance with the Law and providing forms of application and certificates of registration.
Resource Implications: It is anticipated that, following the initial registration of trade unions and employers’ associations, the role of Registrar equates to a maximum of one half day per year and will be undertaken by an independent person to be appointed by the Minister. Any financial implications for administration will be offset by introducing a small charge for registration, as prescribed by the draft Regulations.
Action required: Greffe to lodge draft Regulations and accompanying report by 4 December 2007, for States debate six weeks later on 15 January 2008.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):