Approval of Revised Policy for Regulation 1(1)(k).

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A decision made (26/05/2009) regarding: Approval of Revised Policy for Regulation 1(1)(k).

Decision Reference: MD-H-2009-0048
Decision Summary Title :	1(1)(k) Policy and Procedures		Date of Decision Summary:	20th May 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Peter Connew-Policy Advisor, Population Office		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	1(1)(k) Policy and Procedures		Date of Written Report:	19th May 2009
Written Report Author:	Peter Connew, Policy Advisor - Population Office		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject:. Approval of revised policy for Regulation 1(1)(k) applicants
Decision(s): The Minister approved revised policy as presented.
Reason(s) for Decision: Following States approval of an additional requirement in Regulation 1(1)(k) for the Housing Minister to be satisfied that any consent granted has to be justified as being in the best interest of the community, the Minister wishes to publish the criteria upon which he considers such applications, and the procedures involved.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Officers to arrange notification to Chief Minister, and Ministers for Economic Development and Treasury, and to ensure publication of the policy on the States website.
Signature: Senator T.J. Le Main		Position: Minister for Housing
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):