Land and property delegated powers

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A decision made (06.03.06) to delegate powers to the Attorney General and the Greffier of the States to pass contracts on behalf of the public of Jersey.

Subject:	Land and Property Delegated Powers
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2006-0017	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?		Report File ref:
Written Report – Title		Written report - author
Decision(s): In accordance with Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law the Treasury and Resources Minister delegates to the Assistant Minister, Treasury and Resources and to the Director, and in his absence the Assistant Director, Property Holdings, the power to authorise the Attorney General and the Greffier of the States to pass any contracts on behalf of the public of Jersey that may be necessary in regard to land transactions approved by the Minister or his delegates under Standing Order 168.
Reason(s) for decision: Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Treasury and Resources Minister is empowered to Authorise the Attorney General and the Greffier of the States to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the public of Jersey. Under delegated powers some land transaction decisions will be taken by the Assistant Minister or designated officers but they are not empowered to authorise the Attorney General and Greffier to pass the necessary contracts. By delegating this power it no longer becomes necessary on every occasion to seek authorisation from the Minister for the Attorney General and Greffier to pass contracts.
Action required: Director of Property Holdings to inform Attorney General and Greffier that delegated powers have been granted as above. Director of Property Holdings to request Greffier to report new delegated power to the States.
Signature: Minister - Senator Terry Le Sueur			Date of Decision: 6 March 2006