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A decision made (18/05/2007) regarding: Field 40, St. Clement - Relinquishment of Right-of-Way.

Subject:	Field 40 St Clement – Relinquishment of Right of Way
Decision Reference:	MD-H-2007-0035	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?		Report File ref:		Field 40 – Le Squez – Right of Way
Written Report – Title	Field 40 St Clement – Relinquishment of Right of Way	Written report - author		Carl B Mavity – Director of Estate Services
Decision(s): The Minister agreed to be party to a contract to relinquish the right of way whilst ratifying the boundary positions between Field 40, St Clement and Le Squez Estate.
Reason(s) for decision To ensure that the boundary positions are clear prior to the onward redevelopment of Le Squez.
Resource implications Financial: NIL Manpower: NIL Property: NIL ICT: NIL Law Drafting: NIL
Action required: Director of Estate Services to instruct Law Officers’ Department to prepare the necessary contracts and define boundary positions for inclusion in a future Report & Proposition for ratification.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 18 May 2007