Housing: Authorised Signature List.

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A decision made (28/07/2006) regarding Authorised signature list with effect from 18 July 2006.

Subject:	Authorised Signature list with effect from 18th July 2006
Decision Reference:	MD-H-2006-0055		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	WR-new authorised signatories July 2006
Written report – Title	Housing Authorised Signatures with effect from 18th July 2006
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Verity Crouch Management Accountant
Decision(s): To approve the new authorised signature list for the Finance Director, Mrs Julie Tye, and the Compliance Manager, Mr Richard Le Boutillier.
Reason(s) for decision: Both these members of staff need to be able to have authority to sign off orders and invoices relevant to their sections and for Housing as a whole.
Action required: The Minister to approve the attached authorised signatory for release to the Treasurer of the States.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 28 July 2006