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The process for acquiring a Negotiator Certificate


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In order to negotiate with Customary Land Owners, to lease land, a negotiator Certificate must be obtained (Click here for more information). The process is as shown below:


Application form is completed and submitted it to the Planning Unit. When the application is received, an advice on the application is provided and it is registered in our system and an investigation on the application is carried out.
 
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Application for Negotiator Certificate is placed on the Land Management Planning Committee (LMPC) agenda. LMPC members are then notified of the meeting date.
 
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Application is lodged for screening by the Land Management and planning Committee (LMPC)

(LMPC Meetings occur once a Month)
 
Application Refused
 
Application Deferred
 
Application Approved
 
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Application Filed Away
 
Planning Officers collect more information required by the LMPC to make a final decision.

(The application is re-examined at next LMPC meeting)
 
Letter of Approval and Custom Owner Identification forms are issued to the Area Council of Chiefs to identify the true Custom Owner(s). A Public Notice is also issued giving 30 days notice concerning the ongoing lease process.

(May take 1-2 Months Depending on Area Council)
 
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Upon receipt of the Custom Owner form, the preparation of the Negotiator Certificate for Ministerial approval commences.

(1-2 Months)
 
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After approval by Minister of Lands Negotiator Certificates return to the Lands Department for collection.

(1-2 Weeks)