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Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel
PUBLIC MEETING Record of Meeting
Date: 23rd November 2009 Meeting 40
Present Deputy M.R. Higgins, Chairman
Deputy C.F. Labey , Vice-Chairman Deputy S. Pitman
Deputy D.J.A. Wimberley
Deputy J.M. Maçon
Apologies
Absent
In attendance Mr. T. Oldham , Scrutiny Officer
Ref Back | Agenda matter Action | |
| 1. Records of Previous Meetings The Panel approved the records of its meetings held between 10th August and 19th October 2009. | |
19/10/09 Item 1 515/17(8) | 2. Depositor Compensation Scheme The Panel commenced its evaluation of its review of Depositor Compensation. The Panel agreed that a review evaluation form should be drafted based on its discussions. TO | |
02/02/09, Item 2 | 3. Intellectual Property The Panel noted receipt of Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 200- Draft September 2009, received from the Department of Economic Development. It also received copies of the table IPURL comparison with UK law and treaty compliance - Sept 09 draft and explanatory report from the Department. The Panel agreed to seek the engagement of an independent TO expert adviser to assist its consideration of the draft legislation and to help inform the scope of any work that it may undertake. The Panel further agreed to request the following background information from the Department of Economic Development: A timeline of the development of the proposals, including how they first came about TO Any studies, evaluations or cost-benefit analysis of the value to Jersey of pursuing Intellectual Property A timetable of how the Minister intends to proceed with the relevant legislation | |
30/03/09, Item 2 | 4. Work Programme The Panel considered potential topics to be included on its Work Programme for 2010, and agreed to consider the following ahead | Panel |
of its next scheduled meeting:
- Rural Economy Strategy
- Airport and/or Harbours
- Jersey Enterprise
- Jersey Finance
- Economic Stimulus - aspects relevant to Panel remit
- Youth unemployment/Highlands College/Skills and training
- JCRA - role vis á vis utility companies
- JFSC
- Intellectual Property (preliminary work to be scoped and identification of potential advisers)
The Panel further agreed that it would prioritise completion of its current reviews of Bag Limits and Tourism PPP. It requested the TO Officer to progress drafting of the Bag Limits report and circulate
it for consideration ahead of the Panel's next meeting.
The Panel also discussed its approach to future reviews, and agreed that it would consider the greater use of Sub-Panels.
- Chairmen's Committee
The Panel noted papers from the Chairmen's Committee regarding Ministerial Responses to Scrutiny Reports, additional staff through contractual posts and The Isle publication.
- Future Meetings
The Panel agreed that it would request a Quarterly Update hearing with the Minister for Economic Development on either TO Monday 14th December 2009 or Wednesday 16th December 2009.
The Panel noted that its next scheduled meeting would take place on 7th December 2009, Le Capelain Room, States Building.
Signed Date: ..
Chairman
Economic Affairs Scrutiny Panel