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A decision made 30 June 2010 regarding: Les Cinq Chenes & Villa Theresa, St. Saviour - exchange and counter exchange of land.

Decision Reference: MD-H-2010-0049
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Exchange & counter exchange of land - Les Cinq Chenes & Villa Theresa		Date of Decision Summary:	26th May 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Carl Mavity – Director of Policy & Development		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Exchange & counter exchange of land - Les Cinq Chenes & Villa Theresa		Date of Written Report:	26th May 2010
Written Report Author:	Carl Mavity – Director of Policy & Development		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Confidential Exemption 3.2.1(a)(i)
Subject: To agree the exchange and counter exchange of land
Decision(s): The Minister:- 1. Approved the proposed transaction between the public and the owners of Villa Theresa, La Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour, for the exchange and counter exchange of land as set out in the report, subject to the public meeting all reasonable legal costs, 2. Requested that the Minister for Treasury & Resources approve the transaction under Standing Order 168(2)(a) and, following notification to the States in accordance with Standing Order 168(3), authorise the Greffier and Attorney General to sign the necessary contracts on behalf of the Public.
Reason(s) for Decision: To ensure that the land transfer is carried out in accordance with Standing Order 168
Resource Implications: Financial: No financial implications other than those set out in the attached report
Action required: Director of Policy & Development to arrange for the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources and to oversee the passing of the contract.
Signature:		Position: MINISTER
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):