Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 20 July 2010 regarding: Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2010-0079
Decision Summary Title :	Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy.			Date of Decision Summary:	15/07/10
Decision Summary Author:	Research Officer			Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (If 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:	Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy.			Date of Written Report:	13 July 2010
Written Report Author:	Director, Environmental Management and Rural Economy.			Written Report : Public or Exempt? (If Exempt State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public

Subject: Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy.
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment supports the presentation to the States of the Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy. The Rural Economy Strategy is a joint strategy between Economic Development and Planning and Environment and is endorsed by the Ministers from each department.
Reason(s) for decision: The Green Paper consultation is now closed and responses have been considered. The Minister approved the Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper, for public consultation, to run from Friday 23 July – Friday 3 September 2010.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: To forward the Rural Economy Strategy 2011-2015 White Paper: Sustaining and Growing the Rural Economy to the States Greffe and Publications Editor with a request that it be presented to the States on 21st July 2010 in time for the launch of public consultation on 23rd July 2010.
Signature: SENATOR F.E. COHEN		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:			Date of Decision: