The Festival of Motoring 2009.

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A decision made (01/05/2009) regarding: The Festival of Motoring 2009.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2009-0042
Decision Summary Title :	2009 Festival of Motoring – Motor Racing on Public Roads Application: Part 1		Date of Decision Summary:	30th April 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Streetworks Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	The Classic and Vintage Motor Racing Club’s Application to Hold the ‘Festival of Motoring’ 2009		Date of Written Report:	30th April 2009
Written Report Author:	Streetworks Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: The Festival of Motoring 2009
Decision(s): 1) The Minister rescinded Ministerial Decision Ref: MD-T-2009-0040 (replaced by this Ministerial Decision). 2)The Minister approved the Festival of Motoring 2009, including the new ‘Activity Arena’ and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Reason(s) for Decision: 1) Ministerial Decision Ref: MD-T-2009-0040 made incorrect reference under ‘Actions Required’ to the ‘Entertainment on Public Roads Law (Jersey)1985’ (which should have read the ‘Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946’) 2) The Minister approved the proposed road closures and associated traffic management (following consultations) as the administering authority of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Resource Implications: TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time
Action required: To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):