Delegation of Functions: Economic Development Department

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A decision made 16 December 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-E-2014-0132
Decision Summary Title :	Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for Economic Development – December 2014		Date of Decision Summary:	15 December 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Assistant Director		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 :	Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for Economic Development – December 2014		Date of Written Report:	15 December 2014
Written Report Author:	Assistant Director		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Scheme of Delegation for the Minister for Economic Development – December 2014.
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.
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.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications for the States.
Action required: The Greffier of the States be requested to present the Scheme of Delegation to the States at the earliest opportunity.
Signature: Senator L J Farnham		Position: Minister for Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):