RNLI Beach Lifeguard Service Contract

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A decision made on 27 May 2011 regarding:

Decision Reference: MD-E-2011-0084
Decision Summary Title :	RNLI Beach Lifeguard Service Contract		Date of Decision Summary:	26 May 2011
Decision Summary Author:	Strategy 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:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Agreement for the Provision of RNLI Lifeguard Services		Date of Written Report:	26 May 2010
Written Report Author:	Strategy Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Provision of RNLI Beach Lifeguard Service.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the attached ‘Agreement for the Provision of RNLI Lifeguard Services’ and the transfer of assets identified in the contract from Jersey Harbours. The Minister acknowledges the legal responsibility of the Harbour Master for the administration of territorial waters and the importance of an ongoing working relationship between the Harbour Master and the RNLI in this regard.
Reason(s) for Decision: To enable the delivery of a professional Beach Lifeguard Service in Jersey.
Resource Implications: The cost of the contract with the RNLI will be covered within the agreed EDD budget. This is a genuine efficiency saving where a superior service will be provided at a lower cost.
Action required: To approve and sign the attached ‘Agreement for the Provision of RNLI Lifeguard Services’ and to authorise the payment of the £150,000 consideration.
Signature: Senator AJ Maclean		Position: Minister for Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):