States Assembly rules

States of Jersey Law

The way in which the States Assembly operates is set out in various legislation. The States of Jersey Law 2005 includes:

• a preamble that sets out Jersey's ability to govern itself in all internal affairs
• the membership of the States and the way in which members are elected
• the make up of the Council of Ministers and the roles of Ministers
• the powers and privileges of the States
• the various committees and panels that must be set up by the States
• the oath of office for members

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Standing Orders

The Standing Orders of the States are a comprehensive set of rules that govern the way in which the States Assembly conducts its business. The Standing Orders include details of

• the way in which States meetings are arranged and conducted
• the rules concerning questions, statements, propositions and reports
• the rules of conduct for members
• the terms of reference of the committees and panels of the Assembly, the way in which they are appointed and they way in which they must carry out their business

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Public Finances

The Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019 governs the way in which the public finances of Jersey are managed. It sets out

• the various funds that States funds are invested in
• the budget cycle that the States must follow

Download the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019