Collaborative Decision-Making Principles Clause Samples
The Collaborative Decision-Making Principles clause establishes a framework for parties to make key decisions jointly, rather than unilaterally. Typically, it outlines procedures for discussion, consensus-building, and sometimes voting mechanisms, ensuring that all stakeholders have input on significant matters such as project direction, resource allocation, or dispute resolution. This clause is essential for fostering cooperation, preventing misunderstandings, and ensuring that all parties are aligned in their objectives and actions throughout the course of the agreement.
Collaborative Decision-Making Principles. The purpose of collaborative decision- making is to increase the compatibility of the Parties’ respective decision-making processes in accordance with the following principles:
(a) seeking agreement or consistency between decisions can avoid conflict, lead to durable outcomes, and facilitate economic development in the Territories;
(b) collaboration processes should be designed based on the significance of potential impacts and the circumstances of the decisions, as well as the Parties’ respective capacities; and
(c) the Parties will avoid taking positions and will attempt to resolve issues in an interest-based manner.