Delegation of Functions: Planning and Environment: Amended: Importation of Caravans (R.22/2014)

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A decision made 24 February 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2014-0013
Decision Summary Title:	Delegation of Statutory Powers – importation of caravans		Date of Decision Summary:	14 February 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Planning Performance Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Oral		Person Giving Oral Report:	Planning Performance Manager
Written Report Title:	N/A		Date of Written Report:	N/A
Written Report Author:	N/A		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	N/A
Subject: Delegation of Statutory Powers – Importation of Caravans
Decision(s): By virtue of the power conferred on him by Article 28(1) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 the Minister has delegated the functions conferred upon or vested in him under the relevant legislation as indicated in the Scheme of Delegation for the Minister of Planning and Environment February 2014 – attached at Appendix I. In particular, the Minister has amended the Scheme of Delegation to allow the Hospitality & Leisure Manager in the Economic Development Department the authority to allow caravans (including motorhomes / camper vans) into the Island in accordance with Article 99 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Scheme of Delegation ensures that decisions are made at the appropriate level to ensure the efficient administration of the Minister’s duties and responsibilities. In particular Jersey Tourism works with authorised campsites to control visits to the Island of people wishing to bring their caravan / motorhome to use as their holiday accommodation during their visit. Chapter 7 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 controls the importation and use of caravans and motor caravans on the Island.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: The Greffier of the States be requested to present the agreement on delegation of functions attached to this decision to the States at the earliest opportunity
Signature: Deputy R Duhamel		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):