Common use of Guiding Principles Clause in Contracts

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative mandate under the Act. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBO. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBO. d. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of Ontario. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. The Minister and the Board, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow principles: a. The Minister minister recognizes that the LCBO agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Act.Act and other acts.. b. The Minister minister recognizes that the LCBO agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of OntarioOntario related to the agency’s mandate, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges board of directors acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Ministerminister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOagency. The Board board of directors acknowledges that it is accountable to the Ministerminister, through the Chairchair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOagency. d. As an agency of the Government of OntarioGovernment, the LCBO agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. The Minister minister and the Boardboard of directors, through the Chair, chair are committed to a strong LCBO agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO agency and the Ministry ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO agency and the Ministry ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority Act, 2008, S.O. 2008, c. 10. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of OntarioGovernment, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Minister will, at all times, recognize and respect the programming, editorial, and journalistic independence of TFO. This includes recognizing and respecting the regulatory requirement of the CRTC that the Agency be independent to the extent required by the Direction to the CRTC for broadcasting purposes (Order-in-Council P.C. 1985-2108), as amended. No requirement under this MOU will result in the abrogation of the independence. d. The Board acknowledges of Directors acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board of Directors acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOAgency. d. e. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO Agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. f. The Minister and the BoardBoard of Directors, through the Chair, Chair are committed to a strong LCBO agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO Agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. g. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. h. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. ‌ The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Centennial Centre of Science and Technology Act. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges board of trustees acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board board of trustees acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOAgency. d. As an agency Agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO Agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of Ontario. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. The Minister and the Boardboard of trustees, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO Agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO Agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to This MOU is guided by the follow following principles: a. (a) The Minister recognizes that Ministry and the LCBO Trust share a common objective, which is the conservation, protection and preservation of the heritage of Ontario. To achieve this objective, the Ministry and the Trust have separate but complementary roles and relationships both within the Government and with heritage stakeholders. (b) The Trust is a statutory entity which exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative mandate under the Act. b. (c) The Minister recognizes that Ministry is responsible for supporting the LCBO plays a meaningful Minister’s role in administering the Act and in determining policies, priorities and programs for the conservation, protection and preservation of the heritage of Ontario. The Ministry will consult with the Trust on the research and development of such matters as may be appropriate. As set out in subsection 10(1) of the Act, the Trust is responsible for the development of programs and services in support of the Minister’s policies and programs priorities for the conservation, protection and preservation of the Government heritage of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. (d) The Board acknowledges that it Trust operates at arm’s length from the Government, and within the policy parameters set out by the Government. (e) The Trust is accountableaccountable to the Minister and, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising fulfilling its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBO. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOTrust. d. (f) As an agency of the Government of OntarioGovernment, the LCBO conducts Trust shall conduct itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful accountability, excellence in management, wise use of public resources; fairness; high funds, value for money, equitable access to high-quality service to the public; , and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the lawtransparency. e. (g) The Ministry and the Trust are committed to working collaboratively toward the achievement of their common objective while having regard for their separate but complementary roles. (h) The Minister and the Board, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO and the Ministry agree Chair commit to avoid any duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO and agree to ensure that all services are consistent with the Government’s policy direction and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful mannerAct. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister Solicitor General recognizes that the LCBO Commission exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Act. b. The Minister Solicitor General recognizes the independence of the Commission in the exercise of its statutory functions, as specified in the CSPA and its regulations, and further recognizes the need for the Commission's regulatory decisions to be made, and be seen by the public to be made, independently and impartially. c. The Solicitor General recognizes that the LCBO Commission plays a meaningful role in providing input into the development of the policies and programs of the Government of OntarioGovernment, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. d. The Board Chair acknowledges that it the Chair is accountable, through the MinisterSolicitor General, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its for the management, administration and operations to support the delivery of the Commission's mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the fostering harmonious labour relations in policing, efficient administration of discipline adjudication management, as well as the administration and operations of the LCBO. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOCommission. d. e. As an agency of the Government of OntarioGovernment, the LCBO Commission conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. f. The Minister Solicitor General and the Board, through the Chair, Chair are committed to a strong LCBO an agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates harmonious labour relations in policing, the efficient administration of adjudication hearings, as well as the efficient administration of the LCBO Commission and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. g. The LCBO Commission and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. h. The LCBO Commission and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties to this MOU agree to the follow following guiding principles: a. A. The Minister recognizes acknowledges that the LCBO Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the AgriCorp Act, the Crop Insurance Act and the Grains Act. b. B. The Minister recognizes acknowledges that the LCBO Agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, Ontario as well as in the implementation of those policies and the delivery of programsthose programs as set out in the AgriCorp Act, the Crop Insurance Act and the Grains Act. c. C. The Board Chair acknowledges that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board acknowledges that it is they are accountable to the Minister, Government of Ontario through the Minister and that accountability to the Government of Ontario means accountability to the Minister through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBO. d. D. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO Agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of Ontario. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective efficient, and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. E. The Minister and the Board, through the Chair, Chair are committed to a strong LCBO Agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO Agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. ▇. The LCBO Minister and Chair acknowledge that the timely exchange of information and effective consultation, both between them and between the Ministry and the Agency, are essential in discharging their respective responsibilities under this MOU. G. The Agency is responsible for operational decisions in the delivery of Ministry programs. At the same time, however, the Minister remains accountable to Cabinet and the Legislature for the quality and efficiency of program delivery and therefore has direct responsibility in implementing reasonable measures to oversee the effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency’s operations. ▇. The Minister recognizes that the Agency’s program administrative operating decisions are to be made independent of direct Ministry control. The Agency acknowledges that its decisions in these areas must also be in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, Government of Ontario and Minister’s directives and agreements. Decisions relating directly to individual files for which the Agency is responsible to administer must be made, and seen by the public to be made, independent from the Ministry. I. The Agency may enter into new business ventures delivering other agricultural and food programs for the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada or the private sector, provided those ventures are consistent with the provisions of the AgriCorp Act, other applicable legislation, regulations, Government of Ontario and/or Ministerial directives and agreements and the Agency receives the prior written approval from the Minister. The process by which the Agency shall obtain the Minister’s prior written approval shall be set out in the Operational Agreement. ▇. The Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid the duplication of services wherever possible. g. K. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. ‌ The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.12. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of OntarioGovernment, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Minister will recognize and respect the programming, editorial, and journalistic independence of TVO. This includes recognizing and respecting the regulatory requirement of the CRTC that the Agency be independent to the extent required by the Direction to the CRTC for broadcasting purposes (Order-in-Council P.C. 1985-2108), as amended. No requirement under this MOU will result in the abrogation of that independence. d. The Board acknowledges of Directors acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board of Directors acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOAgency. d. e. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO Agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. f. The Minister and the BoardBoard of Directors, through the Chair, Chair are committed to a strong LCBO agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO Agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. g. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. h. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs Agency will comply with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processesthe Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2 as it applies to the operation of the Independent Learning Centre.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO OFA is a statutory entity which exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative mandate under the ActCIPA. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO OFA plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of OntarioGovernment, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the OFA. d. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBO. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOOFA. d. e. As an agency of the Government of OntarioGovernment, the LCBO OFA conducts itself in accordance with sound business practices and according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. f. The Minister and the Board, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. g. The LCBO OFA and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. h. The LCBO OFA and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. i. The LCBO OFA shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. j. The LCBO OFA shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. ‌ The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes and the Board, through the Chair are committed to a strong Agency that the LCBO exercises powers is empowered to efficiently and performs duties in accordance with effectively fulfill its legislative mandate under the Actobjects and mandate, including to secure private sector strategic business and capital investments that support economic development, resiliency and job creation in Ontario. b. The Minister recognizes that Agency and the LCBO plays Ministry will work together in a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programsmutually respectful manner. c. The Ministry and the Board share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the Agency and fulfillment of the Agency’s mandate and legislative responsibilities. d. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly to fulfill the Agency’s legislative objects, in exercising advancement of the policy priorities established and communicated in writing by the Minister. e. The Minister recognizes that the Agency plays a meaningful role in providing information and feedback to support the development of the policies and programs of the Government, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs consistent with is objects and mandate. f. As a part of government, however, not organizationally part of the Ministry, the Agency maintains operational flexibility in its mandateday to day functions. The Minister recognizes that the Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its objects under the Constituting Instrument. g. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOAgency. d. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO conducts h. The Agency will conduct itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. i. The Minister and the Board, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. Each will support the other in fulfilling its respective mandate and agree to share pertinent information and expertise in order to both avoid duplication of effort and cost and to ensure a coordinated, seamless and efficient experience for business investors. g. j. The LCBO Agency shall ensure regular reporting and communications are provided to the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manneron the timelines set by this MOU. h. The LCBO k. It is acknowledged and understood by both parties that nothing in this MOU shall conduct its affairs be constructed as limiting the Minister’s discretionary authority under the Constituting Instrument and operations that in accordance with a focus on ensuring this authority, the best interest Minister may amend, limit, revoke, or rescind any Letter of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration Direction to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumersthe Agency under section 22 of the Act and/or issue additional Letters of Direction to the Agency at any time. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow following principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Royal Ontario Museum Act. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO Agency plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges of Trustees acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOAgency. The Board of Trustees acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOAgency. d. As an agency Agency of the Government of Ontario, the LCBO Agency conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of Ontario. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. The Minister and the BoardBoard of Trustees, through the Chair, are committed to a strong LCBO Agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO Agency and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO Agency and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs Museum functions in operational autonomy from the Government and operations with a focus on ensuring operates within the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumerspolicy parameters set out by the Government. i. The LCBO shall conduct its affairs Minister recognizes the Board has full authority to determine ROM collecting, programming, educational and research policies in accordance with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processesthe objects of the Act.

Guiding Principles. The parties agree to the follow principles: a. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO OEFC exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its legislative legal mandate under the Act. b. The Minister recognizes that the LCBO plays a meaningful role in the development Board of the policies and programs of the Government of Ontario, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. c. The Board acknowledges Directors acknowledge that it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LCBOOEFC. The Board of Directors acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LCBOOEFC. d. c. As an agency of the Government of OntarioGovernment, the LCBO OEFC conducts itself according to the management principles and policy priorities of the Government of OntarioGovernment. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent, effective and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under the law. e. d. The Minister and the BoardBoard of Directors, through the Chair, Chair are committed to a strong LCBO Agency that is empowered to fulfill its statutory mandate efficiently and effectively. They share the goal of establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship that facilitates the efficient administration of the LCBO OEFC and fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities. f. The LCBO e. OEFC and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LCBO f. OEFC and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner. h. The LCBO g. OEFC shall conduct its affairs and operations with a focus on ensuring the best interest of Ontario taxpayers and citizens are considered, including giving consideration to providing choice and convenience for Ontario consumers. i. The LCBO h. OEFC shall conduct its affairs with a focus on ensuring red tape burden reduction is a priority for all internal and external processes.