Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 26 August 2010 regarding: Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2010-0136
Decision Summary Title:	Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010		Date of Decision Summary:	23 August 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Strategy Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010		Date of Written Report:	17 May 2010
Written Report Author:	Strategy Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010
Decision(s): The Minister made the Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister confirmed that, for the purpose of Article 2(6) of the Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Law 2010, information on care home residency, social security and visual impairment is as prescribed in the Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) (Jersey) Order 2010. Those responsible for the administration and operation of the Switchover Help Scheme require a certain level of relevant information on eligible persons to ensure that everyone is made aware of the assistance available through the Scheme.
Resource Implications: There are no additional financial or manpower implications for the States associated with this decision.
Action required: To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made, and deliver the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.
Signature: Senator A.J.H.Maclean		Position: Minister for Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):