Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) (Specified Date (Latvia)) (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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 13 February 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-C-2014-0024
Decision Summary Title :	Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) (Specified Date (Latvia)) (Jersey) Order 2014		Date of Decision Summary:	10th February 2014
Decision Summary Author:	External Relations Officer		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) (Specified Date (Latvia)) (Jersey) Order 2014		Date of Written Reports:	10th February 2014
Written Report Author:	Adviser – International Affairs		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) (Specified Date (Latvia)) (Jersey) Order 2014.
Decision(s): The Minister for External Relations made the Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) (Specified Date (Latvia)) (Jersey) Order 2014.
Reason(s) for Decision: This Order amends the Schedule to the Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Jersey) Regulations 2008 by inserting the date upon which the tax information exchange agreement between Jersey and Latvia will come into force, this date being 1st March 2014. The tax information exchange agreement between Jersey and Latvia was ratified by the States Assembly on 20th March 2013 (MD-C-2013-0012).
Resource Implications: There are no resource implications.
Action required: The Chief Minister’s Department shall – Inform the Assistant Greffier of the States and the States Greffe Publications Editor immediately the Order is made. Deliver the signed and sealed order to the Publications Editor. Request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the making of the Order to be notified to the States.
Signature:		Position: Minister for External Relations
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):