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Policy Advice (M42)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to policy advice, legal advice and research and evaluation in relation to civil, criminal and constitutional law, foreshore and seabed policy and treaty negotiation advice and providing agreed services to the Minister of Justice, Minister for Courts and Minister in Charge of Treaty Negotiations.

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice (M42) - Justice
2007/08 2008/09
Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 25,199 25,199 29,883
Revenue from the Crown 24,884 24,884 29,591
Revenue from Others 315 315 292

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

Mainly due to the increase in funding for 2008/09 for the Baseline Review and funding for Foreshore Seabed discussions with Te Rarawa.

Output Performance Measures and Standards

Output Performance Measures and Standards - Policy Advice (M42) - Justice
2007/08 2008/09
Performance Measures Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated Actual
Standard		 Budget
Standard
The Minister is requested to indicate his/her level of satisfaction with the quality of policy advice 1 - - Satisfactory or better
Percentage of policy advice that meets the Ministry's quality criteria for policy development 100% 100% 100%
Percentage of advice that is provided within agreed timeframes 100% 100% 100%
Policy advice will be delivered according to the policy work programme (and any subsequent amendments) negotiated between the Minister of Justice and the Secretary for Justice Achieved Achieved Achieved

Note 1 - New Measure for 2008/09.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation

Conditions on Use of Appropriation - Policy Advice (M42) - Justice
Reference Conditions
Ministry's Quality Criteria For Policy Development Includes a clear statement of purpose
Is accurate and uses sound information
Presents a clear, concise and logical argument, with assumptions made explicit and supported by facts
Draws on professional knowledge and appropriate methodologies
Examines comparative material
Presents options
Uses a clear conceptual and well-articulated framework
Considers resource, legal and human rights implications and implementation issues/practicability
Considers evaluation
Considers issues for Maori and Pacific peoples
Considers risks, costs and benefits

Current and Past Policy Initiatives

Current and Past Policy Initiatives - Policy Advice (M42) - Justice
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2007/08
Budgeted
$000		 2008/09
Budget
$000		 2009/10
Estimated
$000		 2010/11
Estimated
$000		 2011/12
Estimated
$000
Expert Panel and Citizens' Forum on Electoral System and State Funding 2008 (130) (120) - - -
Review of the Structure of Electoral Agencies, Political Funding and Donations 2007 130 120 - - -
Foreshore Seabed discussions with Te Rarawa 2007 390 2,246 2,246 2,246 2,246
Foreshore Seabed Negotiations - Transferred to Other Expenses to be Incurred by Crown - Foreshore and Seabed Negotiation Costs 2007 (300) (300) (300) (300) (300)
National Office Accommodation 2007 680 2,116 2,116 2,116 2,116
Maintaining and Enhancing the New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2006 731 731 731 731 731
Children's Day Funding 2006 (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)
Foreshore Negotiation Team 2005 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,392
Financial Action Task Force Compliance Programme 2005 358 358 358 358 358
Resource Management Act/Coastal Marine Area (RMA/CMA) Implementation 2005 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Baseline Review 2005 4,876 7,233 7,233 7,233 7,233
Raise Restorative Justice Practice Standards 2004 180 180 180 180 180
Justice Sector Knowledge Enhancement 2004 1,255 1,255 1,255 1,255 1,255
Te Hurihanga Youth Residential Programme 2004 27 27 27 27 27
Fiscal Pressures 2004 26 26 26 26 26
Obligations under OECD Financial Action Task Force (FATF) convention 2003 119 119 119 119 119
Maintain and enhance Ministry capability 2003 622 622 622 622 622
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