Delegated Authority Decisions.

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A decision made (22/02/2007) regarding: Delegated Authority Decisions.

Subject:	Delegated Authority Decisions
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2007-0010	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Eric Le Ruez
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		N/A
Written Report – Title	N/A	Written report - author		N/A
Decision(s): The Minister noted the decisions taken by officers under delegated powers in the period 24 January 2007 to 14 February 2007. G3 Quennevais Park, St Brelade - Sale of Unexpired Portion of Lease Nos 26 & 28 West Park Avenue, St Helier - Renewal of Lease from 1 August 2006 to 31 December 2007 by the Public of the Island to the Jersey Council of Alcoholism at an existing rental of £10 per annum. Amendment to the Master Licence Agreement between the Public and Jersey Telecom Limited. Oakfield Building, Highlands Collage, St Saviour - Variation of an area of land to be let on a 21 Year Lease to the Jersey Employment Trust at a commencing rental of £8,000 per annum. S13 South Pier Shipyard - Renewal of Lease for 21 years from 24 July 2006 at a commencing rental of £81,000 per annum (previous rental £61,405 per annum). The rental shall be reviewed every three years in line with the market value.
Reason(s) for decision: To note the officer decisions in respect of the sale of unexpired lease, amendment to Master Licence Agreement, variation of an area of land and renewal of leases as detailed above made under delegated powers in accordance with the Minister’s Decision of the 20 February 2006.
Action required: The Director of Property Holdings will advise the relevant departments of the Minister’s decisions.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2007-0010 22 February 2007