Legislative Oversight Clause Samples
The Legislative Oversight clause establishes the authority and procedures by which a legislative body monitors, reviews, and evaluates the actions or decisions of an entity, such as an executive agency or contractor. Typically, this clause outlines the scope of oversight, reporting requirements, and the mechanisms for requesting information or conducting hearings. Its core function is to ensure accountability and transparency, enabling the legislative body to detect and address issues such as non-compliance, inefficiency, or misuse of resources.
Legislative Oversight. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to diminish or restrict the constitutional authority of the State Legislature to maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools as defined by law under Section 2 of Article VIII of the State Constitution of 1963 or to exercise the legislative power of the State vested in the State Senate and the State House of Representatives under Section 1 of Article IV of the State Constitution of 1963. The Authority is subject to oversight hearings regarding the activities of the Authority conducted by a duly constituted and authorized legislative committee and, if requested, an officer of the Authority shall attend the oversight hearing and provide live testimony at the oversight hearing without a subpoena.
Legislative Oversight. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to diminish or restrict the constitutional authority of the State Legislature to maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools as defined by law under Section 2 of Article VIII of the State Constitution of 1963 or to exercise the legislative power of the State vested in the State Senate and the State House of Representatives under Section 1 of Article IV of the State Constitution of 1963. The powers, duties, rights, obligations, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Authority under this Contract remain subject to oversight hearings regarding the activities of the Authority under this Contract conducted by a duly constituted and authorized legislative committee and, if requested, an officer of the Authority shall attend the oversight hearing and provide live testimony at the oversight hearing without a subpoena.
Legislative Oversight. 1.1 Manages the review and evaluates the systems for oversight of a prudential management function for the SMHS.
1.2 Develops and maintains the SMHS’s Authorities, Delegations and Directions Schedule in accordance with legislation and government policy.
1.3 Designs, manages and improves the system for the publication and maintenance of the electronic and hard copy of the SMHS’s Risk Registers and Audit Procedures.
1.4 Identifies measurement systems, benchmarks and performance indicators to influence and monitor compliance across the SMHS.
1.5 Manages and reviews the legislative compliance program for the SMHS to ensure that nominated employees are aware of, and fulfil, their legislative obligations.
1.6 Provides an advisory service to the SMHS on various legislative Acts including the Financial Management Act 2006, Auditor General Act 2006, Treasurer’s Instructions and Regulations, Hospital Fund Act, Health Services Act 2016, relevant taxation Acts and Australian auditing standards.