GIPA Clause Samples
The GIPA clause, which stands for Governmental Immunity and Public Acts, serves to clarify the extent to which a party—typically a government entity—retains its legal immunities and protections under applicable law when entering into a contract. In practice, this clause ensures that the government does not waive its sovereign immunity or subject itself to liabilities beyond those expressly permitted by statute. For example, it may limit the types of damages that can be claimed against the government or restrict the forum in which disputes can be heard. The core function of the GIPA clause is to protect governmental entities from unintended legal exposure and to ensure that their statutory immunities remain intact despite contractual obligations.
GIPA. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that Council may disclose this deed (and information concerning the terms of this deed) under or in accordance with any law, including the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW). EXECUTED by [##] in accordance with section 127(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) by authority of its directors: ………………………………………… Signature of director ………………………………………… Name of director (block letters) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ………………………………………… Signature of director/company secretary* *delete whichever is not applicable ………………………………………… Name of director/company secretary* (block letters) *delete whichever is not applicable EXECUTED by COUNCIL by [ ] in the presence of: ………………………………………… Signature of witness ………………………………………… Name of witness (block letters) )))))))))) ………………………………………… Signature of [ ] The following list of Information Documents is for identification purposes only and the Information Documents listed do not form part of this Deed. Mid-Coast Council Request For Proposal – Information for Proponents (provided as a guide only) – Civic Precinct Project, Forster, NSW RFP: (2016-17/21) Date of this RFP Council Asbestos Inspection & Register Amenities, Cnr West/Middle & Lake Streets Forster NSW 2428 17 Sept 2015 Safe Environments Pty Ltd on behalf of Great Lakes Council (GLC) Groundwater Testing Report 11 August 2014 Regional Geotechnical Solutions on behalf of GLC DA 856/2006 - Notice of Determination (Development Consent) relevant to the subject site 2014 The former GLC Great Lakes Development Control Plan 2014 2014 The former GLC Great Lakes Local Environment Plan 2014 2014 The former Great Lakes Council Urban Design & Density Review - ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Tuncurry The former GLC
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(a) You acknowledge that, under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, the Office may be required to publicly disclose information about this agreement at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇. None of the disclosure obligations require the disclosure of:
(1) the commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract;
(2) any matter that could reasonably be expected to affect public safety or security; or
(3) information which would be exempt from disclosure if it were the subject of an application under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
(b) In the event of a request made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, You may nominate any items You consider are confidential and why, to assist the Office in determining what items to disclose.
GIPA. 22.1 You acknowledge that UTS may be required to publish information concerning this Agreement in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 NSW (“GIPA Act”) under any similar or replacement legislation to the GIPA Act or by the Auditor-General or Parliament.
22.2 The disclosure of information as contemplated by clause 21.1 does not otherwise relieve either of us from any of our confidentiality obligations under Clause 7 of this Agreement.
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