It is not legally binding and requires no financial commitment at this stage, but a formal and legally binding agreement will be made as the partnership progresses.

BBC: Kent and Reigate council partnership moves forward

Not surprisingly, when word that a legally binding agreement was again in the offing finally came to the attention of responsible figures in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and armed services in October 2000, their opposition to the draft accord was strong and virtually unanimous.

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