Review of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005.

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A decision made (14/05/2007) regarding: Review of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005.

Subject:	Review of the Public Finances(Jersey) Law 2005
Decision Reference:	MD-TR-2007-0057	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		MW/5/10/05/07
Written Report – Title	Review of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005	Written report - author		Maria Washington - Corporate Financial Strategy – Consultant
Decision(s): The Minister approved the recommended amendments to the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005 as highlighted in the relevant sections of the Report and agreed that the Law Draftsman be requested to make the necessary Law amendments, and that these be brought back to the Minister for consideration and approval as appropriate.
Reason(s) for decision: To enable amendments to be made to the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005.
Action required: Corporate Finance officer to arrange for the proposed Law amendments be forwarded to the Law Draftsman to enable the necessary changes to the Public Finances (Jersey) Law, 2005 to be progressed.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 14 May 2007