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Guernsey's Chief Minister has congratulated Jersey's new Council of Ministers on their appointments and says he "very much looks forward" to working with them.
While our Deputy Lyndon Trott was elected President of Policy and Resources in December, making him our most senior politician, his near namesake Lyndon Farnham was elected Chief Minister of Jersey last month.
This week Deputy Farnham's Council of Ministers was elected.
Deputy Trott said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to Deputy Lyndon Farnham for his election to Jersey’s seniormost political position and to all members of Jersey’s Council of Ministers. The States of Guernsey very much looks forward to continuing our close relationship with our Jersey friends and finding more opportunities to work together on matters of mutual interest.
"That close relationship has been essential in recent months, particularly in areas of external relations and constitutional matters, where the Islands’ voices are strengthened by speaking as one and being very closely aligned on the big issues.
"I wish Deputy Farnham all the very best as he, like me, now takes up a new role at a time of domestic and international challenge."
Pictured: Guernsey's President of Policy and Resources, Deputy Lyndon Trott.
Both deputies Trott and Farnham were elected into their senior roles following successful motions of no confidence in their predecessors.
Deputy Trott praised former Chief Minister of Jersey, Deputy Kristina Moore, for her efforts to maintain the "strong" relationship between the two islands during her tenure.
"I would also like to thank the outgoing Chief Minister of Jersey, Deputy Kristina Moore and the Council of Ministers that has served during her leadership," he said.
"While I did not have as much opportunity to work with her directly, I know the relationship between our islands has remained as strong as ever during her time as Chief Minister.”
Unlike Guernsey, which has a committee system of government, Jersey has a ministerial system.
Its Council of Ministers is made up of a Chief Minister and 11 other Ministers who are all appointed by the States.
The Council of Ministers is "the collective decision-making body" of the Government of Jersey with the Council co-ordinating policies and administration, and leading on the island's strategic plan.
Unlike governments such as in the UK, the Council of Ministers is not party led as Ministers can be elected from across the spectrum of elected individuals with a variety of manifestos. The new Council of Ministers includes three members of the Reform Jersey party among its 11 members.
Pictured: Jersey's Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham.
The following Ministers were elected this week:
In Health...
The first to be selected was Deputy Tom Binet as Health Minister.
He will replace Deputy Karen Wilson.
Home Affairs...
Deputy Mary Le Hegarat was selected as Home Affairs Minister shortly afterward.
She will take over the role from Deputy Helen Miles.
Education...
Constable of St Peter Richard Vibert was then selected as Children's and Education Minister.
However, the ministry will be split into two portfolios, 'Children' and 'Education and Lifelong Learning'. Deputy Rob Ward will become Education and Lifelong Learning Minister.
Both will replace Deputy Inna Gardiner, who decided not to stand again.
Housing...
Deputy Sam Mézec, leader of Reform Jersey, was voted in as Housing Minister with 31 votes after seeing off rival and current Housing Minister David Warr, who gained the backing of nine Members. Six politicians abstained from the vote.
In his speech, Deputy Mézec set out his three priorities as Housing Minister: to support more islanders into home ownership, to improve the experience of renters, and to reduce the "plight of homelessness" in the island. All of these priorities, he said, can be achieved with increasing the supply of affordable homes.
He also committed to enshrining a definition of homelessness in law so that more can receive support if they are in a precarious housing situation but not necessarily rough sleeping.
Social Security...
Shortly before the Assembly adjourned for lunch, Reform Jersey's Deputy Lyndsay Feltham was selected as Social Security Minister. She replaces Deputy Elaine Millar.
International Development...
Deputy Carolyn Labey will be returning to the role she has held since 2018.
No one stood against her.
Infrastructure...
Constable Andy Jehan, Deputy Farnham's preferred candidate, has been confirmed as Infrastructure Minister.
The role was previously held by Deputy Tom Binet, who resigned to bring a vote of no confidence against Kristina Moore. She then replaced him with Deputy Steve Ahier in an 'Acting' capacity.
Environment...
Deputy Steve Luce was the only candidate standing for the role of Environment Minister. He returns to the role he previously served in under previous Chief Minister Ian Gorst, and replaces Deputy Jonathan Renouf.
Economic Development...
Deputy Kirsten Morel is returning to the role he held while serving alongside Kristina Moore.
Treasury...
Deputy Elaine Millar, previously Social Security Minister, has taken on the role of Treasury Minister.
She replaces Deputy Ian Gorst, who is now...
External Relations...
Deputy Ian Gorst returns to the role he held in John Le Fondré's Government as Minister.
He replaces Deputy Philip Ozouf, who also contested the role.
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