States of Jersey Law 2005: Delegation of functions – Minister for the Environment – Assistant Minister

Delegate:

Deputy Hilary Jeune , Assistant Minister for the Environment

Functions delegated:

i.  The determination of appeals made under Part 7 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 and the determination of the outcome  of  complaints  under  Article  6  of  the  High  Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008 when he is unavailable or when it could be perceived he is conflicted;

ii.

All powers and functions conferred upon or vested in the Minister in  relation  to  matters  arising  from  responding  to the  climate emergency; this would include strategic planning and operational delivery and, in relation to this specific area of responsibility only, the Assistant Minister would also be able to answer questions (Standing Order 9 (3); make statements (Standing Order 17 (1) (a),  lodge  Propositions  (Standing  Order  19  (c);  and  present Reports or Comments (Standing Order 68A (3). She would also be able to sign Ministerial Decisions relating to the business areas under these responsibilities. As the Minister ultimately retains political oversight and accountability for all matters for which he is  responsible,  he  would  expect  to  be  fully  briefed  on developments in these areas; and

iii.  To deputise for the Minister in his absence and, particularly in the event of the Minister being off-Island or being indisposed, to carry out, as necessary, any of the functions conferred upon or vested in the Minister.