STATES OF JERSEY

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Code of Practice for Scrutiny Panels and the Public Accounts Committee (P.77/2007): third amendments

Lodged au Greffe on 3rd July 2007
by the Chairmen’s Committee

STATES GREFFE

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SCRUTINY PANELS AND THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (P.77/2007): THIRD AMENDMENTS

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At the end of the proposition, after the word “2007” insert the words –

“, except that –

(a) in paragraph 4.6 (10th bullet point) (page 9) of the draft Code, for the word ‘Scrutiny’ substitute the word ‘Panel’; and

(b) in paragraph 4.6 (11th bullet point) (page 10) of the draft Code, after the words ‘in consultation with’ insert the words ‘Panel Members and’;”.

CHAIRMEN’S COMMITTEE

REPORT

In order to make the draft Code of Practice for Scrutiny Panels and the Public Accounts Committee clearer in the section relating to the responsibilities of Chairmen, the Chairmen’s Committee has made two minor amendments to paragraph 4.6 (10th and 11th bullet points).

The amendment to the 10th bullet point makes it clear that involvement from all Scrutiny Panel members should be sought in the work of the Panel. The amendment to the 11th bullet point includes Panel members in deciding which witnesses to call to give evidence.

Financial and manpower statement

There are no financial or manpower implications for the States arising from the adoption of this amendment.