17.2  The Contractor as "client"

In accordance with the CDM Regulations the Authority and the Contractor hereby elect that the Contractor shall be and shall be treated as the only "client" in respect of the Works and/or the Services pursuant to Regulation 8 of the CDM Regulations.  The Contractor shall not, prior to the completion of the Works, seek in any way to withdraw, terminate or derogate from such election.