Common use of Internal Dispute Resolution Clause in Contracts

Internal Dispute Resolution. 11.1 The Partner Authorities undertake and agree to pursue a positive approach towards dispute resolution which seeks (in the context of this joint working arrangement) to identify a solution at the lowest operational level that is appropriate to the subject of the dispute and which avoids legal proceedings and maintains a strong working relationship between the parties. 11.2 Any dispute or difference shall, in the first instance, be referred to the Partnership Leader to resolve in liaison with both Partner Authorities. In the event that such matters cannot be resolved within 10 Working Days it shall be referred to the each Partner Authority’s Head of Paid Service and, in default of agreement, it shall be referred to the Joint Committee for determination. 11.3 In the event of any dispute or difference between the Partner Authorities relating to this Agreement which it has not been possible to resolve through the decision making processes of the Joint Committee (whether this be a matter of interpretation or otherwise) the matter shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Joint Working Agreement.