Common use of Managing Differences Clause in Contracts

Managing Differences. Parties to this Agreement acknowledge that they have legitimate differences in governance, roles and responsibilities. The Parties agree to work constructively to honour the terms of the Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement does not create, and is not to be construed as creating, a legally binding and enforceable contract. Partners will ensure that the decisions and strategic actions approved by the Partnership will be conducted in the best interests of children and families experiencing vulnerability and all Aboriginal children and families in [insert LGA]. Parties will undertake responsibility to ensure that the statutory requirements, policies and fiduciary responsibilities of Local Government, funding agencies or individual Partners are not compromised or result in any damage or loss to the reputations of the parties involved. Parties agree that in the event of a Partner stating that one or more undertakings in the Agreement are not being fulfilled, Parties will endeavour to ensure that the undertaking is satisfied or that an alternative solution is agreed upon. Any dispute between the parties will be identified and acted upon at the earliest possible opportunity. Disputes will in the first instance be dealt with by the designated manager from each agency, who will meet with the aim of reaching a resolution. If the matter cannot be resolved an independent mediator may be engaged by either party to resolve the matter. The cost of the mediator will be divided equally between the parties. Media Contact and Community Information The Fund Holder will be the key contact for all media enquiries and distribution of information to the community about the Best Start Partnership. Non-authorised members of the Partnership shall not be permitted to discuss the business of the Partnership with the media and will be required to direct any media enquiries to the nominated representative of the Fund Holder. Contact with and information provided to the media, including newspapers, radio and television will be endorsed by the Partnership and issued by the Fund Holder. Ratification by respective individual Partner organisations will be required if media releases involve their organisation. Evaluation and Review The Agreement and Logic Model will be reviewed annually with regard to progress made by the Parties in respect of achieving the agreed outcomes and relevance of the Logic Model in response to emerging data or community trends. Variation of Agreement The Agreement may be amended at any time by agreement in writing by all the Parties and under terms and conditions as agreed by all the Parties. A Party to the Agreement may terminate their participation in the Partnership at any time by submitting written notification to the Chairperson. It is expected that the Partnership will continue to expand to include new organisations that share a common interest and commitment to the objectives and outcomes of the Best Start program as per the Best Start Policy and Guidelines. Subject to the approval and consent of existing Parties, new organisations may be invited or formally apply for membership to the Partnership and this Agreement amended accordingly.