Constitution of 'The Howard Davis Farm Trust'.

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A decision made (11/12/2008) regarding: Constitution of 'The Howard Davis Farm Trust'.

Decision Reference: MD-PH-2008-0098
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Constitution of “The Howard Davis Farm Trust”.		Date of Decision Summary:	09/12/08
Decision Summary Author:	Paul Griffin – Principal Valuer		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?			Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	WR - Constitution of “The Howard Davis Farm Trust”		Date of Written Report:	09/12/08
Written Report Author:	Paul Griffin – Principal Valuer		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: 845 To approve the Constitution of “The Howard Davis Farm Trust”
Decision(s): The Minister approved, the constitution of “The Howard Davis Farm Trust” to promote the training and research in respect of agriculture and horticulture in Jersey and/ or other countries or territories; the protection, enhancement monitoring of and training with regard to and research into the environment of Jersey and or other countries or territories; and to monitor the objectives referred to above.
Reason(s) for Decision: 1. The creation of the Trust is needed to receive a balance of the proceeds of any lease of Howard Davis Farm pursuant to Article 3 of the Howard Davis Farm (Abrogation of Covenant) (Jersey) Law 2008.
Resource Implications: Other than those detailed in the report there are no further financial or manpower Implications.
Action required: 1. The Director of Property Holdings is to copy this decision to the Assistant Minister, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer.
Signature:		Position: Senator T A Le Sueur Minister MD-PH-2008-0098
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: