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Privileges and Procedures Committee Machinery of Government Sub-Committee (8th Meeting )
21st June 2024
Part A (Non-Exempt)
All members were present, with the exception of Deputy H. Jeune of St John, St Lawrence, and Trinity from whom apologies had been received
Deputy T. Coles of St. Helier South , Chair Deputy M. Scott of St. Brelade
Deputy R. Kovacs of St. Saviour
Deputy L. Feltham of St. Helier Central Connétable K. Shenton-Stone of St. Martin
In attendance –
Mr. Y. Fillieul , Assistant Greffier of the States
Ms. J. Lepp, Research and Project Officer Note: The Minutes of this meeting comprise Part A
Minutes A2. The Sub-Committee approved the minutes of the meeting held on 17th May 2024. Work A3. The Sub-Committee noted and agreed its ongoing work programme.
Programme
DAGS letter A4. The Sub-Committee noted the correspondence received from the Chief Minister and and the updated recommendations. It was noted that the Chief Minister had stated that Recommendati due to limited time the current Government had in office, it would not be possible to ons from the bring reform of constitutional arrangements or significant organisational change as the Chief Minister focus was on service delivery. The Sub-Committee agreed that it was content with the
additions to the recommendations and would write to the President of the Scrutiny Liaison Committee to ask for its views on taking the matter forward.
Standing A5. The Sub-Committee discussed an amendment to Standing Order 113/115 regarding Orders timings around appointment of a new Chief Minister as the recent VONC revealed the 113/115 short turnaround time in which the Assembly had to appoint a new Chief Minister. It regarding was agreed that office continuity must be a priority and it was requested that a timetable timings around of VONC and how things happened be presented for further consideration. appointing a
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new Chief Minister in relation to exceptional circumstances
Law Drafters A6. The Sub-Committee discussed Law Drafting Training for States Members, noting Training that it would like a clearer understanding of process and transparency. It was agreed sessions that a date of 26th July from 12pm – 1pm be considered for a Sub-Committee meeting
with the Principal Legislative Drafter, with the Research and Project Officer tasked with liaising with the Law Drafter. It was further agreed that training session be arranged following the summer recess for all States Members.
Future A7. The Sub-Committee noted that the next meeting will be held on 26th July 2024 in Meetings the Le Capelain Room from 11:00am-12:00pm. The Research and Project Officer is
tasked with adjusting the time to be extended by a half hour (10:30AM to 12:00PM).