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STATES OF JERSEY
STATES OF JERSEY LAW 2005: ARTICLE 30A – MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Presented to the States on 27th January 2023 by the Chief Minister
STATES GREFFE
2023 R.10
REPORT
This report details the responsibilities of each Minister, in accordance with Article 30A of the States of Jersey Law, as of 1st January 2023. The full list of responsibilities is included in Annex 1.
For each of their responsibilities, the Minister is individually accountable to the Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.
Ministers uphold these responsibilities in a manner which supports trust in government and the highest standards in public life, in line with the new Code of Conduct and Practice for Ministers and Assistant Ministers.1
Following review, and as we approach completion of the government's first six months in office, ministerial responsibilities will remain substantially as they were when Ministers were elected in July 2022. This supports a focus on the delivery of the Assembly approved Common Strategic Policy and Government Plan, rather than extensive reshuffles in responsibilities and portfolios.
The limited changes that will take place are outlined in Annex 2 - including bringing together Justice and Home Affairs; and transfers to better align Ministers with departments to strengthen lines of accountability.
Given the breadth of business and the ambition for change, Assistant Ministers also hold delegated powers, as listed in Annex 1. The Chief Minister wishes to promote a culture of empowering Assistant Ministers in their delegated areas (and will continue discussions with the Privileges and Procedures Committee, including the naming conventions for Assistant Ministers). The aim is to make the most of all the talent in government, helping to deliver the best outcomes for Jersey.
The Council of Ministers supports coordination across the ministerial portfolios - helping to deliver a government programme that is coherent as a whole, and effective.
The Chief Minister, as Chair of the Council of Ministers, has responsibility for coordinating its functions, which include the prioritisation of legislation and policy, and the Council of Ministers can also adopt shared policy positions. 2
The Chief Minister, or the Council of Ministers, may also create Ministerial Groups, which advise the responsible Minister on decisions in their areas of responsibility. This is usually done to support the coordination and development of prominent areas of policy, such as the new Future Places Ministerial Group or Population and Skills Ministerial Group, or oversight of major projects. 3
2 States of Jersey Law 2005 – Article 18
3 These groups will be created by public Ministerial Decision, and replace all existing policy development boards, and ministerial oversight and advisory groups, save those established by legislation or a decision of the Assembly. A consolidated list will be created and published on gov.je of all ministerial groups created.
While each Minister is supported by a single department for most of their functions, this is not the case in all circumstances. In particular, the new Cabinet Office, as recommended by the Democratic Accountability and Governance sub-Committee of the former Privileges and Procedures Committee[4], provides joined-up policy and delivery support to a number of Ministers. This cross-cutting approach is suited to a small jurisdiction, delivering complex work effectively and efficiently by joining-up expertise and learning at the centre of government. However, in all cases, the Minister responsible for the areas listed in Annex 1 holds the full authority of a Minister, including making policy decisions having sought advice, and providing direction.
These arrangements, including ministerial portfolios and departmental functions, are subject to ongoing review and learning. As appropriate, this will include liaison with the States Employment Board (on matters relating to employment) and the Privileges and Procedures Committee (in relation to the wider machinery of government).
The aim is to promote accountability, ensure clarity over roles and responsibilities, and generally, to aid good governance and effective delivery.
This Report under Article 30A detailing Ministerial responsibilities and delegations to Assistant Ministers will accordingly be updated and re-issued annually, considering all the above.
Annex 1: Full Listing of Responsibilities by Minister
Chief Minister: Deputy Kristina Moore
Deputy Chief Minister: Deputy Kirsten Morel
Assistant Chief Ministers: Connétable Andy Jehan , Deputy Lucy Stephenson , and Deputy Alex Curtis
Overview: The Chief Minister provides long term strategic direction, chairing the Council of Ministers - which is responsible for the Island's common strategic policy; co-ordinating the Government's policies and administration; and prioritising executive and legislative proposals.
The Chief Minister is also responsible for a range of prominent policy areas, including constitutional affairs and population and migration policy; she provides direction on government communications; is responsible for digital services across government; and, as Chair of the States Employment Board, has responsibility for the employment of public sector employees.
The Chief Minister has concurrent responsibility with the Minister for External Relations and Financial Services for Jersey's common external relations policy; and has responsibility for liaison with the non-Ministerial States Bodies5.
The Deputy Chief Minister acts for the Chief Minister in her absence, represents the Chief Minister on request and takes forward pieces of work on request.
List of Responsibilities
Leadership of the Council of Ministers, including standards and political governance
Corporate Strategic Policies, Performance and Planning
Performance framework for the Head of the Public Service Population and Migration Policy, including decisions under the Control of Housing and Work Law
Constitutional Affairs
Corporate Risk Management Statistics Jersey
States Employment Board and Jersey Appointments Commission
Modernisation & Digital (Government ICT)
People Services (Human Resources)
Lead Department Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
5 These are:
• Bailiff 's Chambers
• Judicial Greffe
• Law Officers Department
• Probation and After-Care Service (the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs will assume day-to-day responsibilities for liaison, as part of the wider justice portfolio)
• States Greffe
• Viscount's Department
• Office of the Lieutenant Governor
• Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
• Office of the Official Analyst
Government Communications
2(1)(e) initiative for high net-worth migration
Freedom of Information
Government of Jersey Data Protection governance Legislation Advisory Panel
Chair of the Emergencies Council and coordination of Emergency Planning
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Justice and Home Affairs
Assistant Chief Ministers delegated responsibilities: Connétable Andy Jehan (with responsibility for employment of public sector employees, with the Chief Minister); Deputy Lucy Stephenson (with responsibly for communications and engagement); Deputy Alex Curtis (with responsibility for the modernisation and digital service).[4]
Minister for Housing and Communities: Deputy David Warr
Overview: The Minister is responsible for championing a good supply of housing across all categories of tenure, promoting affordability, and improving housing standards, as part of strong neighbourhoods and communities.
As part of this role the Minister will work across government, collaborating with Ministers who hold complementary responsibilities, and with public and private partners, to ensure the delivery of appropriate housing as part of sustainable communities.
List of Responsibilities
Long-term housing strategy Policies to support housing delivery
Regulation of Landlord/tenant relations, including deposit protection
Social housing policy, including relations with providers
Administration of the affordable Housing Gateway, Housing Advice, and Homelessness Services
Lead Department Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Customer and Local Services
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture: Deputy Kirsten Morel
Assistant Ministers: Deputy Lucy Stephenson and Deputy Alex Curtis
Overview: The Minister is responsible for supporting a diverse and thriving business environment and sustainable economy, promoting productivity improvements, improving job opportunities, and promoting sporting, cultural, and leisure activities that enrich Islanders' lives.
List of Responsibilities Economic Policy
Productivity growth, diversification, and innovation
Economics Unit
Inward Investment and export policy Digital Economy
Broadcasting
Telecommunications
Data Protection Policy
Cyber Security – Island-wide
Competition Policy
Consumer Protection, including Trading Standards
Regulation of Business
Visitor Economy
Rural and Marine Economy Retail Economy
Sports Policy
Commercial Air and Sea Transport Maritime Policy, including safety at sea
Ships Registry
Ports of Jersey Policy
Beach Regulation and Lifeguarding Culture, Arts and Heritage Gambling Policy
Liquor Licensing
Public Records Law Channel Islands Lottery
Lead Department Department for the Economy – Economy Directorates[4]
Department for the Economy
Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy
Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy
Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Department for the Economy
Department for the Economy Department for the Economy
Department for the Economy Department for the Economy Treasury and Exchequer
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: Deputy Lucy Stephenson (with responsibility for Sports Policy); Deputy Alex Curtis (with responsibility for Digital Economy)8
Minister for Children and Education: Deputy Inna Gardiner
Assistant Ministers: Deputy Louise Doublet and Connétable Richard Vibert [4]
Overview: The Minister is responsible for co-ordinating across government policies and actions which improve the well-being of children, including providing a first-class education service and supporting the development of skills, creativity, and lifelong learning.
List of Responsibilities Primary Schools Secondary Schools Special Education Schools
Highlands College
Educational standards and achievement
Skills Policy Early Years
Children's inclusion and early intervention
Youth Service
Post-16 Higher and Further Education Policy
Departmental appeal hearings States of Jersey Library Children's Services
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Co-ordinating policies to safeguard children and support children's well-being
Lead Department
Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: Deputy Louise Doublet (with responsibility for Libraries, Early Years, children's rights, diversity and equality and engagement and communication within the portfolio, participation, and school fees); Connétable Richard Vibert (with responsibility for Children's Social Care and school placement appeals).
Minister for Environment*: Deputy Jonathan Renouf
* The Ministry will be renamed by Order to be "Minister for Energy and Environment" to reflect an increased emphasis on energy, including its affordability, the security of supply, and its importance in achieving carbon neutrality.
Assistant Minister: Deputy Hilary Jeune
Overview: The Minister is responsible for protecting and enhancing the Island's natural and built environment in the best interests of Islanders, supporting sustainable development, responding to the climate emergency, energy policy, and more generally, regulatory matters.
List of Responsibilities Abattoir Regulation
Development Control
Building Control
Planning and Building Compliance Eco-Active
Regulation - Environmental Health Regulation - Environmental Protection Regulation – Housing Standards Regulation - Waste
Agricultural and Plant Health Inspectorate Agricultural Land Control
Marine Resources
Natural Environment
Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare Jersey Meteorological Services
Energy Policy
Island Plan and Spatial Planning Policy Policies to deliver Carbon Neutrality Regulation of Care
Lead Department
Environment Directorates (Natural Environment and Regulation) – Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department ("IHE")10 Environment Directorates - IHE
Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Environment Directorates - IHE Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Assistant Minister delegated responsibilities: Deputy Hilary Jeune (with delegated responsibilities for energy policy and responding to the climate emergency, appeals under Part 7 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002, and complaints under Article 6 of the High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008).11
10 The Head of Expenditure for the Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department was split by the Council of Ministers in an amendment to the Government Plan 2023, to separately show the Directorates that support the Minister
for Environment and Energy (Natural Environment and Regulation Directorates) and Minister for Infrastructure (Transport and Operations and Property Holdings Directorates): P.97/2022 Amd(10).
Minister for External Relations and Financial Services: Deputy Philip Ozouf Assistant Minister: Deputy Ian Gorst
Overview: The Minister is responsible for promoting Jersey internationally and supporting the Island's interests on the international stage, a responsibility held concurrently with the Chief Minister.
The Minister works closely with ministerial colleagues, helping to promote their policy objectives and securing economic, environmental, and social benefits for Jersey through external engagement.
The Minister also has responsibility for promoting and supporting a sustainable and well-governed financial services industry, as a major driver of our economy and the Island's largest employer.
List of Responsibilities
EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement UK Government Engagement
EU Engagement
Global Markets
International Agreements
Sanctions and Treaties
Air Navigation, Civil Aviation and Air Safety Multilateral Engagement
Overseas Offices
Channel Islands Engagement
Financial Services
Intellectual Property
Charities Registration and Regulation
Lead Department External Relations
External Relations External Relations
External Relations External Relations
External Relations External Relations
External Relations External Relations
External Relations Department for the Economy[4]
Department for the Economy Cabinet Office
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: Deputy Ian Gorst (with responsibility for Financial Services).[4]
Minister for Health and Social Services: Deputy Karen Wilson Assistant Ministers: Deputy Rose Binet and Deputy Malcolm Ferey
Overview: The Minister is responsible for delivering good quality health care services, promoting health and wellbeing for the community, and protecting the interests of frail and vulnerable adults.
List of Responsibilities
Strategic Health Policy
Primary Care Strategy and Governance Public Health Policy and Delivery Adult Community Support Services Adults Social Work
Occupational Therapy
65+ Community and Social Service 65+ Nursing and Residential
Adult Mental Health
Alcohol and Drugs Services Psychology
Speech and Language
Clinical Support, incl. radiology, pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy
Hospital Operations Support, incl. non- clinical support, such as contracts, off-island treatment, emergency transfers
Medical Specialists & Emergency Care
Surgical Services Theatres & Anaesthetics
Women and Children, including pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics
Lead Department Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: Deputy Rose Binet (with responsibility for services related to mental health); Deputy Malcolm Ferey (with responsibility for adult services and social care policy, rehabilitation, and stakeholder engagement with charitable organisations related to the portfolio).14
14 r.167-2022.pdf (gov.je); SoJ Law 2005 Delegation of Functions - HSS (gov.je)
Minister for Home Affairs: Deputy Helen Miles
* The Ministry will be renamed by Order to be "Minister for Justice and Home Affairs" to bring together responsibility for the justice within the executive branch of government with the other functions of the Minister, notably, their wider responsibilities for criminal justice and community safety.
Assistant Ministers: Deputy Hilary Jeune , Deputy Louise Doublet
Overview: The Minister is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe and inclusive community; promoting equality and diversity; and leading on justice policy and relations with the justice system.
List of Responsibilities
States of Jersey Police
Jersey Customs and Immigration Service States of Jersey Prison Service
States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service Jersey Field Squadron and Cadet Corps Office of the Superintendent Registrar
States of Jersey Ambulance Service
Combined Control Room
Criminal Justice and Community Safety Policy Firearms Policy
Promoting Diversity, Equality and Social Inclusion[4] Marriage and Divorce Policy
Justice Policy
Lead Department Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs
Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Justice and Home Affairs Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: The Assistant Ministers are delegated all powers vested in the Minister.[4]
Minister for Infrastructure: Deputy Tom Binet
Assistant Minister: Deputy Steve Ahier , Deputy Stephenson 17
Overview: The Minister is responsible for the government's property portfolio, maintaining our open spaces, gardens, and amenities; managing and maintaining the Island's transport, traffic, road systems and the waste, sewerage, and recycling facilities; and leading on sustainable transport to meet the needs of the community.
List of Responsibilities Abattoir
Animal Carcass incinerator Arboriculture Service
Bus Service
Capital Project Delivery
Car Parks and Parking Control
Cleaning Services
Climate change adaptation and mitigation Coastal Engineering
Drainage Design and Records
Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Energy Recovery Facility Operations Government of Jersey Parks and Gardens Highways Maintenance
Highways Road Signs & Marking Internal Health and Safety
Jersey Fleet Management (JFM)
Liquid and Solid Waste Strategy
Liquid Waste Network Operations Network and Traffic Management
On Island Transport Policy
Property Holdings
Public Realm
Public Sports and Leisure Facilities Recycling Operations
Road & Beach Cleaning
Sewage Treatment Works (STW)
Lead Department
Infrastructure Directorates (Transport and Operations and Property Holdings) – Infrastructure, Housing and Environment Department ("IHE")
Infrastructure Directorates – IHE
Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE
Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE
Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Infrastructure Directorates - IHE
17 Deputy Stephenson has been appointed as an Assistant Minister to the Minister for Infrastructure with responsibilities in relation to Public Sports and Leisure Facilities. This delivers alignment with her responsibilities for Sports Policy,
which she holds, as Assistant Minister to the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture. (R.8- 2023.pdf (gov.je)).
Solid Waste Management & Recovery Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Tanker Service Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Taxi-Cab Service Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Technical Support Services Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Transport Planning Infrastructure Directorates - IHE Sustainable Transport Policy Cabinet Office
Assistant Minister delegated responsibilities: The Assistant Ministers is delegated all powers vested in the Minister.[4]
Minister for International Development: Deputy Carolyn Labey Assistant Minister: Deputy Steve Ahier 19
Overview: The Minister is the Chair of the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, and in conjunction with the commission is responsible for promoting economic and social development in developing countries overseas, and humanitarian aid overseas.
The Minister is also responsible for co-ordinating work across government to promote an inclusive sense of Island identity and culture.
List of Responsibilities
Development Grants – supporting sustainable economic and human development
Humanitarian response to overseas emergencies
Facilitating the efforts of individuals and organisations to provide overseas aid
Island Identity
Lead Department
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission
Jersey Overseas Aid Commission Jersey Overseas Aid Commission
Cabinet Office
Minister for Social Security: Deputy Elaine Millar Assistant Ministers: Deputy Malcolm Ferey
Overview: The Minister is responsible for helping people in Jersey to achieve and maintain financial independence, including supporting employment and provision for pensions in older age, and to provide financial safeguards to the most vulnerable in our community.
List of Responsibilities Supporting people into employment
Pension and Benefit payments Collection of Contributions
Promotion of the third sector and voluntary groups
Disability Strategy
Pension Policy and coordinating government response to ageing society Benefits Policy, including supporting those on lower incomes to manage cost of living increases
Sustainability of the Social Security scheme, Long Term Care Scheme, and Health Insurance Fund
Prohibition of certain types of discrimination
Regulation of employment activities, including employment relations, and minimum and living wage
Health and Safety Inspectorate
Lead Department Customer and Local Services
Customer and Local Services Customer and Local Services Customer and Local Services
Customer and Local Services Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office Cabinet Office
Justice and Home Affairs
Assistant Ministers delegated responsibilities: Deputy Malcolm Ferey (with responsibility for charitable sector, Back to Work, disability, and inclusion)[4]
Minister for Treasury and Resources: Deputy Ian Gorst
Assistant Ministers: Connétable Richard Vibert , Deputy Steve Ahier , Deputy Elaine Millar .21
The Minister is responsible for looking after Jersey's finances and assets and ensuring responsible use of public funds in the best interests of Islanders.
List of Responsibilities
Strategic Finance
Accounting Services
Financial Performance
Financial Planning
Financial Processing - payables and receivables Internal Audit
Pension Fund Administration
Shareholder Functions22
Investments strategy and managements Investment Appraisal
Revenue Jersey
International tax agreements
Tax Policy
Central Procurement (commercial services) Tax Information Exchange Agreements
Lead Department Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer
Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer Treasury and Exchequer
Treasury and Exchequer External Relations
22 Includes relations with States-owned companies, including delivering value for money and risk management for the public from these holdings. The Treasury and Resources Minister is not responsible for wider strategic direction and policy setting in the markets in which these companies operate, which rests with whichever Minister has political responsibility for those areas. The Treasury and Resources Minister works with ministerial colleagues to deliver appropriate public advantage from investment holding
Annex 2: Summary of main changes in ministerial portfolios and departmental transfers – as of 1st January 2023
• The role of the Minister for Home Affairs' will be widened to create a "Minister for Justice and Home Affairs". This includes democratic responsibility within the executive branch of government for the overall justice system, which previously sat with the Chief Minister. An Order will be drafted to achieve this. This new role will also include a focus on community engagement and early interventions to enhance safety and ultimately prevent crime and other harms from occurring.
• The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs will take on responsibilities for equality and diversity (which rested with the Social Security Minister under the previous government). The Minister is tasked with raising the profile of the equality and diversity agenda, and addressing issues such as the gender pay gap, and participation in public and private institutions and our wider community.
• The Superintendent Registrar, which is currently the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, has moved from the Customer and Local Services Department to the Justice and Home Affairs Department, bringing more of the responsibilities of the Minister into one Department.
• The departmental responsibility for the States of Jersey Library has transferred from the Customer and Local Services Department to the Children, Education and Young People department, so that more of the functions of the Minister for Children and Education sit in a single department.
• The Minister for Infrastructure is now leading on the delivery of a new hospital for Jersey, with advice from the Minister for Health and Social Services in relation to clinical matters; the Treasury and Resources Minister in relation to financing and value for money; and with the Chief Minister providing oversight, direction, and advice, as relevant, as part of the ministerial group to oversee the project. This means that responsibility for delivery of the largest capital project in the Island's history now rests with the Minister and the department with responsibility for infrastructure, supported by cross-government working.