A MOVE to increase the salaries of politicians who take on additional responsibility as ministers or chairs of Scrutiny panels is among the propositions scheduled to come before the States Assembly.
Deputy Jonathan Renouf is seeking to change the existing law stating that all States Members must earn the same amount, currently £57,300 per year, paving the way for Jersey to emulate other jurisdictions in having different levels of salaries for elected representatives.
The St Brelade representative’s proposition is one of six listed on the order paper for this week’s sitting, due to start at 9.30am tomorrow.
Another item on the agenda is the proposal by Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache for the current system allowing French visitors to make day-trips to Jersey using their national identity cards rather than passport to be maintained beyond the end of a temporary arrangement set to expire this September.
The proposition has been supported by Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat, who stated in a comments paper that she believed it maintained a balance between the integrity and security of Jersey’s border and the economic and cultural benefits of encouraging such visits. But Deputy Le Hegarat said she did not support an amendment by Deputy Philip Ozouf [see story on P6].
Politicians will debate Deputy Max Andrews’ call for ministers to consult with interested parties regarding the potential use of pre-sale agreements for some property transactions.
The St Helier North representative said there were concerns about “gazumping” and a lack of available data, suggesting a deadline of June 2027 for the consultation to be carried out.
Streamlined access to benefits for those who are terminally ill has been proposed by Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham, while Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan is seeking support for a change to the Highways Law to clarify the displaying of election papers.
Ministers will face oral questions on topics such as the appointment process for senior roles in the Health Department, roadworks on the coast road in St Clement, funding for fee-paying schools and the current service levels provided by Blue Islands.
Deputy Le Hegarat is one of three ministers scheduled to answer questions without notice, alongside Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel and Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham.
