Planning and Environment: Delegation of Functions

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 31 January 2017:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2017-0008
Decision Summary Title:	Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for the Environment – February 2017		Date of Decision Summary:	25 January 2017
Decision Summary Author:	Business Director		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for the Environment – February 2017		Date of Written Report:	25 January 2017
Written Report Author:	Business Director		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for the Environment – February 2017
Decision(s): By virtue of the power conferred on him by Article 28(1) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 the Minister delegated the functions conferred upon or vested in him under the relevant legislation as indicated in the Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for the Environment – February 2017
Reason(s) for Decision: The Scheme of Delegation ensures that decisions are made at the appropriate level to ensure the efficient administration of the Minister’s duties and responsibilities. In particular, the Minister has updated the Scheme of Delegation to: Include delegated powers made under the Animal Health (Jersey) Law 2016 Reflect changes in Department of the Environment officer titles and responsibilities.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: The Greffier of the States to be requested to arrange for the Scheme of Delegation to be presented to the States at the earliest opportunity
Signature: Deputy S Luce		Position: Minister for the Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):