Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Law Society of Jersey Law: Appointed Day Act.

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 (22/09/2006) regarding Law Society of Jersey Law: Appointed Day Act.

Subject:

Law Society of Jersey Law: Appointed Day Act

Decision Reference:

MD-C-2006-0041

Exempt clause(s):

n/a

Type of Report:

(oral or written)

Written

Person Giving Report (if oral):

n/a

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

n/a

Report

File ref:

n/a

Written report – Title

The Law Society of Jersey Law 2005 (Appointed Day) Act 200-

Written report – Author

(name and job title)

Jeremy Harris, Policy Adviser

Decision(s):

To approve a draft Act, entitled the Law Society of Jersey Law 2005 (Appointed Day) Act 200-, for consideration by the States. The effect of this Act would be to bring into force the provisions of The Law Society of Jersey Law.

Reason(s) for decision:

The Law Society of Jersey Law was approved by the States in 2005 and the Appointed Day Act will enable it to be brought into effect on 1st January 2007.

Action required:

JH to arrange with the States Greffe for the draft Act to be lodged ‘au Greffe’ for consideration by the States on 5th December 2006.

Signature:

Chief Minister

Date of Decision:

22 September 2006

Back to top
rating button