Common use of Recognition of Objectives and Principles Clause in Contracts

Recognition of Objectives and Principles. ‌ The Employer and the Union acknowledge and recognize the following mutual objectives and principles: A) The enduring interest of Nisga’a Lisims Government is to protect and enhance the cultural heritage of the Nisga’a Nation in programs and services dealing with health and wellness and the guiding principle for the provision of health care to the Nisga’a people and other residents of the Nass Valley by the Employer and its employees as set out in the Constitution of the Employer which is attached as Schedule “1”. This schedule is included for reference purposes only and does not form part of this Agreement. i) The Employer, its directors and administrators require a strong mandate to manage and direct the activities of the Employer in order to further its objectives and purpose set out in Schedule “1”attached to this Agreement. ii) As an employer, the Employer strives to provide reasonable process and equitable working conditions for its nursing staff that are consistent with the provision with the highest quality of health care for the Nisga’a people and others residing in the Nass Valley. iii) The villages of Gingolx, Lax Galts’ap, Gitwinksihlkw and New Aiyansh, in which the Employer provides health care services, are rural isolated aboriginal communities and it is of vital importance that such services are adequately maintained at all times in these communities. iv) Nurses employed in the above communities are regarded as role models. It is agreed by the parties that this Agreement is to be interpreted in accordance with these mutual objectives and principles.