Economic Development Delegation of Powers to Officers of Jersey Post

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A decision made to approve the delegation of powers to Officers of Jersey Post.

Subject:	Economic Development: Delegation of Powers to Officers of Jersey Post.
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2006-0012		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Delegation of Powers to Officers of Jersey Post.
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Dr Jason Lane, Director of Regulatory Services
Decision(s): The Minister approves the delegations detailed on the attached report, dated 27 January 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister is requested to reconfirm existing delegations made under the Post Office (Jersey) Law 1969 to the Officers of Jersey Post. This is required to continue the day to day business of Jersey Post. The Officers also require the ability to put forward a draft Strategic Plan for submission to the Treasury and Resources Department under the terms of its draft Memorandum of Understanding as well as the ability to seek the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources in relation to leases according to the principles of Standing Order 168, Land Transactions.
Action required: (i) Jason Lane to circulate to relevant officers for information and to Chief Executive officer of Jersey Post. (ii) Jason Lane to forward to the Assistant Greffier and the Publications Editor by email the report for reformatting and presentation to the States.
Signature: (Minister)		Date of Decision: