Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Italian Republic

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 28 March 2012:

Decision Reference: MD-C-2012-0041
Decision Summary Title :	Signing of the agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Italian Republic for the exchange of information relating to tax matters.		Date of Decision Summary:	28 March 2012
Decision Summary Author:	Project and Research Officer		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Signing of the agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Italian Republic for the exchange of information relating to tax matters.		Date of Written Report:	28 March 2012
Written Report Author:	Adviser - International Affairs		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Signing of the agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Italian Republic for the exchange of information relating to tax matters.
Decision(s): The Chief Minister agreed to sign the Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Italian Republic.
Reason(s) for Decision: The signing of this Agreement is a continuation of the ongoing programme of signing tax information agreements with Organization and Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries. The Chief Minister is authorised to sign the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article 18(2) of the States of Jersey Law 2005.
Resource Implications: There are no manpower or resource implications associated with this decision.
Action required: The Greffier of the States is requested to lodge ‘au Greffe’ the Tax Information Exchange Agreement between the Government of Jersey and the Government of the Italian Republic.
Signature:		Position: Senator I J Gorst, Chief Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):