4.7  Extension of Step-In Period

As at the date of the first anniversary of the Step-in Date, if the Step-in Period has not previously ended, and:

4.7.1  the Authority is in the course of conducting discussions in good faith with a Proposed Substitute (the novation to whom has been approved by the Contractor whether automatically or otherwise in accordance with Clause 4.3 (Grant of Consent)), the Step-in Period shall be extended and shall continue until such date as is proposed by the Authority and agreed by the Contractor; or

4.7.2  a contract has been entered into between the Authority and a Proposed Substitute (which has been approved by the Contractor in accordance with Clause 4.3 (Grant of Consent)) as at such date,

the Step-in Period shall be extended and shall continue until the date such contract comes into force, provided that such date shall not be later than [thirty (30)] Business Days after the last date of execution of such contract.