Partnership Principles Sample Clauses

Partnership Principles. ▇▇▇▇▇ Power and The Society are committed to a union-management partnership to mutually explore, discuss, and implement new ways to improve business operations, customer satisfaction, the way we work, and quality of work life. The Partnership mission and objectives are set out in a Tripartite document (▇▇▇▇▇ Power-Society-PWU) entitled “Partnership – Securing Our Future” dated November 23, 1999.

Partnership Principles. All Parties to the Partnership Agreement are committed to the principles of Partnership as defined in ‘Partners for Progress’, Trades Union Congress 1997. These are;  Shared Commitment to the success of the enterprise.  Recognition of legitimate interests.  Commitment to employment security.  Focus on the quality of working life.  Transparency & Openness  Win-win & Adding Value. Both SPS and the TUS have agreed the following principles in the context of the SPS - TUS Partnership Agreement.

Partnership Principles. AMEC NSS and The Society are committed to a union-management partnership to mutually explore, discuss, and implement new ways to improve business operations, customer satisfaction, the way we work, and quality of work life. The Partnership mission and objectives are set out in a Tripartite document (OPG-Society-PWU) entitled “Partnership – Securing Our Future” dated November 23, 1999. 2 RECOGNITION CLAUSE

Partnership Principles. Each of the Partnership Principles elaborated in the Partnership Agreement is summarised below (in bold). Your views are sought on whether they are being adhered to. The following questions are intended to seek your views on the effectiveness of these Partnership Principles in practice.

Partnership Principles. The Parties have accepted the principle that the National Agreement is the overarching policy that will inform all Parties’ actions for the next 10 years.

Partnership Principles. 3.1 In this Agreement the term “Partnership” is used to denote collaboration between public sector Partners, and not a formal legal partnership. 3.2 The Partners shall at all times co-operate with each other in furtherance of the objectives and principles set out in Schedule 1. 3.3 The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a framework through which the Partners can secure the provision of the health and social care Schemes through Committed Funding as set out in Schedule 3 or new Schemes as agreed in writing from time to time by the Partners, as set out in, and in accordance with, this Agreement and clause 30 (Review and Variation). 3.4 Nothing in this Agreement shall affect: 3.4.1 The liabilities of the Partners to each other or to any third parties for the exercise of their respective functions and obligations (including the Functions); or 3.4.2 Any power or duty to recover charges for the provision of any services (including the Services) in the exercise of any local authority function. 3.5 The ICB and the Council shall at all times abide by and shall co-operate with each other in the furtherance of the aims and outcomes set out in Schedule 1. For the avoidance of doubt, the aims and outcomes relating to a Scheme are set out in the relevant Scheme section in Schedule 3 or, for any new Schemes, as agreed by the Joint Commissioning Strategy Group. 3.6 Each Partner will have adequate internal governance and reporting arrangements to ensure the standards of accountability and probity required by each Partner's own statutory duties and organisational responsibilities are complied with.

Partnership Principles. NHSS and The Society are committed to a union-management partnership to mutually explore, discuss, and implement new ways to improve business operations, customer satisfaction, the way we work, and quality of work life balance. The parties agree to the establishment of joint committees, as determined by the parties to which both the Society and NHSS will appoint an equal number of representatives. Recognizing the dynamic business environment in which the parties work and compete for business, these committees will, as the need arises, negotiate new provisions to address emerging issues of concern to the Company and the Union. Other than major changes to the Collective Agreement, it is agreed that the ratification of this Collective Agreement shall be deemed to be ratification of amendments to this Collective Agreement made pursuant to this provision. 2 RECOGNITION CLAUSE

Partnership Principles. NSS and The Society are committed to a union-management partnership to mutually explore, discuss, and implement new ways to improve business operations, customer satisfaction, the way we work, and quality of work life. The Partnership mission and objectives are set out in a Tripartite document (OPG-Society-PWU) entitled “Partnership – Securing Our Future” dated November 23, 1999. 2 RECOGNITION CLAUSE

Partnership Principles. We will have regard to the following principles in how we work: 3.1 Achieve intended outcomes Our priorities are evidence-based and our decision-making is transparent. We will: a) Share resources to achieve joint outcomes b) Ensure that decision-making is transparent c) Be committed to continuous improvement d) Ensure that claims of improved performance are based on clear evidence e) Establish accountability both across the partnership (horizontally) and within each organisation (vertically) 3.2 Public interest We act in the interest of the public and demonstrate value. We will: a) Focus on long-term as well as short-term issues b) Act in the interests of the public good over individual interests Consider visibility, input from the public and informing the public of the Council’s activities and the rationale behind decisions. c) Demonstrate to the community how we are achieving publicly valued outcomes d) Agree a protocol for the handling of complaints that relates to our joint work e) Promote and ensure public engagement f) Consider public access to partnerships (and documentation) when appropriate g) Use appropriate, unambiguous and simple language 3.3 Building partners’ capacity We act to build capacity in our partnership. We will: a) Be committed to developing individual partners’ skills to achieve our aims b) Encourage partners to be confident working outside of their organisational culture c) Be open to partners’ suggestions and help d) Actively encourage ideas and innovation e) Ensure that decision-making is transparent f) Establish accountability both across the partnership (horizontally) and within each organisation (vertically) 3.4 Value and respect each other We respect and value everyone’s contribution. We will: a) Actively promote a “no-blame” culture b) Ensure that partners contribute appropriately and openly c) Acknowledge the capabilities of all members d) Recognise and embrace the role of voluntary and community sector partners e) Avoid dominance by individuals f) Respect each other’s roles and needs g) Actively encourage the participation of all partnership members h) Build effective working relationships with each other i) Recognise the value of all partners’ contributions 3.5 Act ethically We act ethically. We are open and objective and encourage constructive challenge. We will: a) Be honest and objective b) Support partners both to understand and constructively challenge any poor behaviour c) Agree how we will achieve democratic accoun...