Delegated functions to Director of Education

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A decision made to delegate certain functions to the Director of Education

Subject:	Delegated Functions by the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture following the introduction of Ministerial Government as per Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law 2005
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2005-0001	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:		As title
Written Report – Title:	Delegation of Functions (12.05)	Written report – Author:		Director of Education, Sport and Culture
Decision(s): In accordance with Article 28 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 to approve the delegation of certain functions to the Director of Education, Sport and Culture as set out in the Schedule appended to this Ministerial Decision.
Reason(s) for decision: To provide the necessary authority for the Director to exercise a range of actions to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Service.
Action required: Brief senior managers within the Department and adjust administrative procedures to reflect delegated functions. (Director and Senior Management Team). Assistant Greffier to be advised.
Signature:			Date of Decision: 13th December 2005