Charging for policing of commercial and profit making events

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A decision made (18.07.06) to approve a report and proposition concerning the charging for policing of commercial and profit making events.

Subject:	Charging for policing commercial and profit making events – Report and Proposition
Decision Reference:	MD-HA-2006-0053	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Peter Robinson Director of Finance
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		HAD/POL 3
Written Report – Title:	N/A	Written report – Author:		Peter Robinson Director of Finance
Decision(s): Approval of the attached Report and Proposition. To be debated on the 26th September 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: To adhere to the requirements of Financial Direction 4.1 and P63/2003 that all new ‘user pays’ charges require the approval of the States Assembly.
Action required: The Director of Finance will: · Ensure that the attached Report and Proposition is sent to the States Greffe to be lodged for debate on the 26th September 2006. · Inform the States of Jersey Police Chief Officer of the decision of the States Assembly.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: