and, at this point, I would advise that a properly con: ratify . - passes C_decetenof the 46th of 2007. pote naan aa oe was rational, based on compelling reasoned arguments, and had the support of all the Executive Members present. + However, I remain concemed about the following factor - that Section 11(7) of the Local Government Act 2000 was breached S this provision was specifically highlighted at the Annual Meeti Council on the 2 of May 2007, in connection with the app. the Vice Chairperson of the Council; - "that Officers were put in the position of either having Judice the interests of the Council, and the public, or else to it 2 decision they knew to be procedurally flawed. This is a pagticUda foncem given that no explanation has been forthcoming as 1S why these circumstances arose, - the Executive may have to explain its paghjgnpin the event that this decision is challenged. 3. RECOMMENDATION Q- + That a property constituted Executive decision of the 16% July 2007. Cc-009025-RMI/37466 Page 2