Question Time

One of the first jobs of a newly constituted States of Jersey is to elected a Chief Minister and then a Council of Ministers.

There are nine Ministerial positions available covering more or less all aspects of the island government.

After being elected the Chief Minister then gets to nominate his choice for each Ministerial position - but this doesn't mean he will get his choices.

The Chief Minister has to nominate for each position in turn, other members are then asked if they wish to stand against that nominee.

During the vote for the 2008 Ministerial elections only one of the Chief Ministers choices was uncontested.

Senator Freddie Cohen will continue in his role as Planning and Environment Minister.

Here are all the Ministerial positions and the States Member taking the role of Minister.

Philip Ozouf

Treasury and Resources

The Treasury and Resources Department will replace the Finance and Economics Committee, carrying out all its work on States budgets and financial policies.

It will also be responsible for States property matters, States manpower levels and States employees' pay.

Treasury and Resources Minister >

Minister: Senator Philip Ozouf

Previous Minister: Senator Terry Le Sueur

Economic Development

The Economic Development Department will continue to have responsibility for all areas of economic policy and development in Jersey, including agriculture, fisheries, tourism and finance.

Alan Maclean

It will continue to have an overview of policies that may affect the harbours and the airport, air and sea links, and postal and telecommunications services. It will also continue to oversee consumer and regulatory services.

Economic Development Minister >

Minister: Senator Alan Maclean

Previous Minister: Senator Philip Ozouf

Planning and Environment

The Planning and Environment Department will have responsibility for all planning and building control matters.

It will also be responsible for Jersey's environment in its widest sense, including environmental policy and regulation, and water resources and waste management regulation.

Minister: Senator Freddie Cohen

Previous Minister: Senator Freddie Cohen

Health and Social Services

The Health and Social Services Department responsibilities for health and social services.

Health and Social Services Minister >

Minister: Senator Jim Perchard

Previous Minister: Senator Ben Shenton
Previous Minister: Senator Stuart Syvret

Home Affairs

The States of Jersey Police, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison Service, and Customs and Immigration will all continue to come under the responsibility of the Home Affairs Department.

Senator Ian Le Marquand

This department will also have responsibility for criminal justice policy, and the registration of births, deaths and marriages.

Home Affairs Minister >

Minister: Senator Ian Le Marquand

Previous Minister: Deputy Andrew Lewis
Previous Minister: Senator Wendy Kinnard

Social Security

Social Security has responsibility for the administration of contributions and benefits, and will retain responsibility for the Health and Safety Inspectorate, and for a number of employment services including the Work Zone.

Social Security Minister >

Minister: Deputy Ian Gorst

Previous Minister: Senator Paul Routier

Transport and Technical Services

This department will take over the responsibilities of the existing Public Services Department. These include waste management, street and beach cleaning, parks and gardens, main roads maintenance and management, footpath and land management, and waste management operations (including sewage disposal, drainage etc.).

Constable Mike Jackson

The Transport and Technical Services Department will also have responsibility for on-Island transport policy. It is proposed that Driver and Vehicle Standards, which is currently in Home Affairs, should be transferred to Transport and Technical Services.

Transport and Technical Services Minister >

Minister: Constable Mike Jackson

Previous Minister: Deputy Guy de Faye

Education, Sport and Culture

The Education, Sport, and Culture Department will continue with its current responsibilities, looking after education, sport, culture and recreation in Jersey.

ESC: Senator Routier Speech and Questions >
ESC: Deputy Reed Speech and Questions >
ESC: Deputy Martin Speech and Questions >
ESC: Deputy Herrissier Speech and Questions >

Minister: Deputy Reed

Previous Minister: Senator Mike Vibert

Housing

The Housing Department will keep its current responsibilities, including social housing, estates management, and housing benefits.

Housing: Senator Le Main Speech and Questions >
Housing: Senator Breckon Speech and Questions >

Minister: Senator Terry Le Main

Previous Minister: Senator Terry Le Main

Scrutiny

There are also several scrutiny panels.

The role of the Scrutiny is predominantly to carry out reviews of areas of public concern or areas where scrutiny could have significant influence. Another important purpose of scrutiny is to hold Ministers accountable for decision made within each Ministry

Priviledges and Procedures Committee

PPC: Constable Gallichan Speech and Questions >
PPC: Senator Syrvet Speech and Questions >

Chairman: Constable Julliette Gallichan

Public Accounts Committee

PAC Speech and Questions >

Chairman: Senator Ben Shenton

EDUCATION & HOME AFFAIRS

Chairman:

CORPORATE SERVICES PANEL

Chairman:

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS PANEL

Chairman:

CHAIRMEN'S COMMITTEE PANEL

President:

ENVIRONMENTAL PANEL

Chairman:

HEALTH, SOCIAL SECURITY & HOUSING PANEL

Chairman:

Services that lie outside the structure of the ministerial departments:

* Bailiff’s Chambers
* Judicial Greffe
* Law Officers' Department
* Official Analyst's Laboratory
* Probation and After Care Service
* States Greffe
* Viscount's Department