a. The term of a Partnership Contract will be agreed upon by the Government Entity and the Project Company. This term may not exceed thirty (30) years commencing from the date on which the Contract is executed or any other date determined by the Partnership Committee.
b. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Article, the SFC may, for the exigencies of public interest and upon the recommendation of a Partnership Committee, authorise the conclusion of Partnership Contracts for terms in excess of thirty (30) years.