Sport Strategy Consultation Document 'Green Paper': Publication

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A decision made 25 February 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-ESC-2013 -0004
Decision Summary Title):	Publication of Sport Strategy Green Paper		Date of Decision Summary:	19 February 2013
Decision Summary Author:	Assistant Director Sport and Leisure - Education, Sport & Culture		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Sport Strategy Consultation Document Green Paper		Date of Written Report:	18 February 2013
Written Report Author:	Executive Officer		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Publication of ESC Green paper entitled ‘Sport Strategy Consultation Document’ and start of three-month public consultation exercise.
Decision(s): The Minister confirmed his decision to launch this report on 27 February 2013. He approved distribution to States Members, the media, key stakeholders and the general public.
Reason(s) for Decision: To enable a broad public consultation about the current structure and organisation of sport in Jersey with a view to preparing a White Paper strategy document in due course, if appropriate.
Resource Implications: Nil – all necessary preparation and monitoring undertaken within the ESC Department.
Action required: Assistant Director and Executive Officer to circulate the document as agreed.
Signature:		Position: Deputy Patrick Ryan Minister for Education, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: 25th February 2013