Common use of Funding Decisions Clause in Contracts

Funding Decisions. The Oversight Committee will consider funding allocations for delivery of Foundation Services, National Services and Strategic Priority Projects for each financial year of the Agreement, based on a costing request from the relevant Delivery Partner and an assessment of the viability of delivery of the project by the Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee may agree to reallocate funding across National Services, Foundation Services and Strategic Priority Projects, following consultation with relevant Delivery Partners. There may be circumstances where approval from Health Ministers may be needed to commit funding to an initiative in future years. If a surplus is expected for any given financial year, the Delivery Partner will advise the Parties through the governance arrangements outlined in this Agreement. The Oversight Committee will consult with the Delivery Partner on how (or whether) the unspent funds may be reinvested, in accordance with the objectives of this Agreement and subject to any applicable legislation. Where the decision to fund a new/ongoing project is made (and approved) by the Oversight Committee, the following procedures should be followed: • Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency advising on project/work that all Parties to the IGA would like delivered and the associated funding. • If in relation to the Healthcare Identifiers Service or National Authentication Service for Health, Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency as the contract manager for those services. • If in relation to a proposed new activity, Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of Services Australia with high-level advice to commence negotiations as per standard procedures.

Funding Decisions. The Oversight Committee will consider funding allocations for delivery of Foundation Services, National Services and Strategic Priority Projects for each financial year of the Agreement, based on a costing request from the relevant Delivery Partner and an assessment of the viability of delivery of the project by the Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee may agree to reallocate funding across National Services, Foundation Services and Strategic Priority Projects, following consultation with relevant Delivery Partners. There may be circumstances where approval from Health Ministers may be needed to commit funding to an initiative in future years. If a surplus is expected for any given financial year, the Delivery Partner will advise the Parties through the governance arrangements outlined in this Agreement. The Oversight Committee will consult with the Delivery Partner on how (or whether) the unspent funds may be reinvested, in accordance with the objectives of this Agreement and subject to any applicable legislation. Where the decision to fund a new/ongoing project is made (and approved) by the Oversight Committee, the following procedures should be followed: • Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency advising on project/work that all Parties to the IGA would like delivered and the associated funding. • If in relation to the Healthcare Identifiers Service or National Authentication Service for Health, Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency as the contract manager for those services. • If in relation to a proposed new activity, Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of Services Australia with high-level advice to commence negotiations as per standard procedures. If in relation to a proposed new strategic activity or the National Health Services Directory, the Chairs write to the Chief Executive Officer of Healthdirect Australia. Amendments to these Terms The Oversight Committee may by unanimous agreement of members make any amendments or additions to these terms of reference.