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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the outstanding debt owed by a former member of staff be written off.

2. Reason

2.1 This report does not directly support the priorities of the corporate strategy but relates to the proper accounting and regulation of Hampshire County Council's financial records.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Further resources could be used to attempt to collect the debt, however the debt collection agency and legal services employed so far have advised that further attempts would be futile.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

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