Collaborative Participation Clause Samples
The Collaborative Participation clause establishes the expectation that parties will actively work together towards shared objectives within the agreement. It typically outlines the responsibilities of each party to contribute resources, information, or expertise, and may set procedures for regular meetings or joint decision-making. This clause ensures that all parties are engaged and accountable, fostering cooperation and reducing the risk of misunderstandings or unilateral actions that could undermine the project's success.
Collaborative Participation. A. Contractor shall maintain active participation in the Dispute Resolution “Collaborative”, as defined as all of the funded Dispute Resolution Contractors by the County of Orange, and shall:
(1) Attend or be represented at all “Collaborative” meetings.
(2) Attend or be represented at all bi-monthly meetings of the Small Claims Court judges.
(3) Provide appropriate mediation services to Orange County justice centers.
(4) Ensure the coordination of mediation activities related to the Collaborative at each of the Justice Centers, including but not limited to:
(a) Ensuring the availability of DRPA trained and qualified mediators.
(b) Providing such staff support as necessary to maintain high quality service level.
B. Mandated DRPA training in Orange County
(1) Contractor shall provide 2 mandated mediation trainings per year.
Collaborative Participation. The Participating Municipalities, as part of this Agreement, shall participate in the Collaborative as follows:
a. Each Municipality will consent to the Collaborative’s duly-authorized agents and representatives exercising the powers provided for herein and by the Advisory Board within the boundaries of said Municipality, and will direct its agents and employees to work in good faith with the Collaborative’s health agents, nurses, and any other employees the Collaborative may employ from time to time.
b. Each Municipality will be a member of the Advisory Board as established pursuant to this Agreement, and appoint and maintain two Advisory Board members at all times.
c. Each Municipality will use best efforts to ensure that a member of said Municipality will attend all Advisory Board meetings (either in-person or via remote access) throughout the life of this Agreement.
d. Each Municipality will use best efforts to ensure that a member of said Municipality will attend all training sessions which are offered in conjunction with the Grant Program geared towards stakeholders under the Program, as required by DPH or its representative.
e. Each Municipality will assist in collecting the necessary data as agreed to by the Committee and pursuant to the data reporting policy established pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement to help meet the goals of the MPHC and the Grant Program. The data collection provided for herein will include, but not be limited to, reporting to the Advisory Board, through the Shared Services Coordinator, public health outcomes and services related to the MPHC and the Collaborative’s agents and nurses.
f. The Participating Municipalities will request from the appropriate legislative body appropriation for any services, costs and expenses associated with the Collaborative and not covered by the Grant Program. Notwithstanding this provision or any other terms of this Agreement, no party shall be obligated to incur any financial cost above the amount made available herein through grants and gifts or other sources, unless the financial obligation is supported by an appropriation made in accordance with law.
g. The Participating Municipalities will help promote and market the Shared Services Program and its services within their community.