Common use of Overall Objectives Clause in Contracts

Overall Objectives. Partnerships defined by formal agreements are rare. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge the significance of this effort. The parties place value in working as equal partners, and are guided by moral, ethical and professional principles. This Agreement demonstrates the desire of the Wisconsin transportation agencies and the individual Indian Nations located within Wisconsin boundaries to implement a government-to-government relationship. Under this Agreement, all parties agree to work together under the framework of the Guiding Principles by providing transportation related programs and services to better serve their communities. This Agreement does not determine specific tribal funding issues, state, or federal funding formulas and does not focus on tribal specific issues. It provides the parties with protocols to enhance collaboration, a timeline for measurable results and specific contact staff for timely communication. As a result of Executive Order 39, Wis-DOT created an American Indian liaison position (“Liaison”). The Liaison is a major point of communication along with any Wis-DOT Districts and will facilitate the successful implementation of the protocols and action items.