LOCAL RESOLUTION Clause Samples
The LOCAL RESOLUTION clause establishes a process for resolving disputes or disagreements between parties at a local or initial level before escalating to formal legal proceedings. Typically, this clause requires the parties to engage in good faith discussions, negotiations, or mediation within a specified timeframe and may outline steps such as written notice of the dispute and meetings between designated representatives. Its core practical function is to encourage efficient, cost-effective resolution of issues by fostering direct communication and problem-solving, thereby potentially avoiding lengthy and expensive litigation.
LOCAL RESOLUTION. This complaint resolution process should not supplant Provider contact with a local office to reach a resolution. After that initial setup, Providers, with support from the SEIU MRC if requested, may submit concerns through the Complaint Resolution process.
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LOCAL RESOLUTION. 1. The Contractor and the local District Manager Transportation meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute.
2. If there is no resolution within 5 calendar days of this meeting, the Contractor sets out his position and proposed resolution in writing in a format similar to Form A attached, stating the applicable contract and License articles or clauses involved, and forwards the same to the local Regional Director.
3. The Regional Director, on behalf of the Ministry, must provide a written response in a format similar to Form B attached, within 14 calendar days of receipt of the Contractor's proposal, not including statutory holidays. This response must either;
(a) indicate agreement with the Contractor's position and proposed resolution; or
(b) propose an alternative to the Contractor's resolution with written reasons for the alternative; or
(c) reject the Contractor's resolution with written reasons for the rejection.
(d) If the Ministry fails to provide a written response within this time period, the Contractor can immediately file a dispute with the Dispute Review Panel.
4. If either 3(b) or 3(c) above occur, the Contractor may either accept the Ministry's response, or file a dispute with the Dispute Review Panel.
5. Time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement, but extensions cannot exceed, an additional 14 calendar days in total.
LOCAL RESOLUTION. 1. The Insured and the On Side Project Manager responsible will meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute. The Project Manager will give the Insured the name and contact information for their Branch Manager in the event that they are unable to reach a resolution within the conditions outlined below.
2. If there is no resolution within 3 calendar days of this meeting, the Insured is able to contact the On Side Branch Manager to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute. The Insured should be prepared to discuss the specific reasons for the dispute, pertinent facts, and desired outcomes.
3. The Branch Manager, on behalf of On Side, must provide a written response in a format similar to Form A within 5 business days, not including any statutory holidays. This response must either;
(a) indicate agreement with the Insured’s position and proposed resolution; or
(b) propose an alternative to the Insured’s resolution with written reasons for the alternative; or
(c) reject the Insured’s resolution with written reasons for the rejection. If the Branch Manager fails to provide a written response within this time period, the Insured can immediately bring their dispute to the Regional Vice President.
4. If either 3(b) or 3(c) above occur, the Insured may either accept the Company’s response, or present their dispute to the Regional Vice President.
5. The Regional Vice President on behalf of On Side, must provide a written response in a format similar to Form A within 5 business days, not including any statutory holidays. This response must either;
(a) indicate agreement with the Insured’s position and proposed resolution; or
(b) propose an alternative to the Insured’s resolution with written reasons for the alternative; or
(c) reject the Insured’s resolution with written reasons for the rejection. If the Regional General Manager fails to provide a written response within this time period, the Insured can immediately bring their dispute to the Dispute Review Panel.
6. If either 5(b), or 5(c) above occur, the Insured may either accept the Company’s response, or present their dispute to the Dispute Review Panel.
7. Time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement, but extensions cannot exceed, an additional 14 calendar days in total.
LOCAL RESOLUTION. 9.1 If, having considered the Investigating Officer’s Report and consulted with the Independent Person, the Monitoring Officer considers that the matter can reasonably be resolved without the need for a hearing, he will consult with the Subject Member and the complainant and seek to agree a fair resolution.
9.2 Such a Local Resolution may include the Subject Member accepting that his conduct was unacceptable and offering an apology, and/or other remedial action. If the Subject Member accepts the suggested resolution, the Monitoring Officer will report the outcome to the Audit and Governance Committee, but will take no further action. If the complainant or the Subject Member refuses a Local Resolution in principle or to engage with the agreed outcome, the Monitoring Officer will refer the matter for a Local Hearing without further reference to the complainant or the Subject Member.