Common use of IRO Independence and Objectivity Clause in Contracts

IRO Independence and Objectivity. 1. In order to maintain independence in fact and appearance, the IRO shall not have any additional business relationships or engagements, beyond the IRO engagement, with the Provider during the term of the CIA. Upon engagement and included as part of every submission to OMIG, the IRO shall certify to this independence and objectivity taking into consideration the Role of the IRO (Section II.A) under this Appendix. In making the certification of its independence and objectivity required under a CIA, the IRO should consider whether there are personal, external, or organizational impairments1 to independence. 2. The IRO shall report to OMIG within 10 days, any offer of employment or engagement made to the IRO by the Provider beyond the IRO’s responsibilities specified in this Appendix.