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Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

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While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.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 8 August 2014:

Decision Reference:   MD-C-2014-0143

Decision Summary Title :

Draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-

Date of Decision Summary:

8th August 2014

Decision Summary Author:

 

Head of Information Management

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title :

Draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201--

Date of Written Report:

8th August 2014

Written Report Author:

Head of Information Management

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject:

Draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201--

Decision(s):

The Chief Minister approved the attached draft Freedom of Information (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Regulations 201-- (the “Regulations”) and requested the Head of Information Management to arrange for the Regulations to be lodged ‘au Greffe’ together with the Ministerial Reports on 11th August 2014.

Reason(s) for Decision:

It is intended that the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 will come into force on 1st January 2015 by an Appointed Day Act. It will be necessary for the Regulations to come into force at the same time as the Law in order for the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 to work effectively after it is brought into force.

Resource Implications:

There are no resource implications.

Action required:

Forward the Report to the Publications Editor, States Greffe and request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the Regulations to be lodged on 11th August 2014 for debate by the States.

Signature: 

 

 

Position:  Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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