Budget transfer to Property Holdings

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A decision made (28.07.06) to transfer a revenue budget and capital vote to Jersey Property Holdings with effect from 1st August 2006.

Subject:	Transport and Technical Services Department – Budget Transfer to Jersey Property Holdings
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2006-0062	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		I:Minister:2006:Ministerial Decisions:MD 00 TTS Budget Transfer to Property Holdings
Written Report Title:	Budget Transfers	Written report – Author:		Ellen Littlechild, Finance Director
Decision(s): To transfer a revenue budget amounting to £41,100 and Capital Vote C2668 (Public Markets Maintenance) to Jersey Property Holdings, with effect from 1st August 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: The budget transfers will enable Jersey Property Holdings to provide an integrated ‘landlord’ property maintenance service, including the planning, organisation and control of the maintenance of the buildings, ensuring value for money, compliance with best practice, building regulations and statutory requirements.
Action required: To notify the Minister for Treasury and Resources of this decision.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: