Shared Principles. Parties to the MOU agree to adopt and maintain information sharing standards in accordance with Part 13A and the Protocol and to:
Shared Principles. This Compact outlines the relationship between the public sector and the voluntary & community sector in Cumbria allowing them to work together more effectively to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives. While there are many differences between the public and the voluntary & community sector, which must be acknowledged and respected, the sectors have much in common. In particular, the public sector and the voluntary and community sector share a common set of principles, which are at the heart of what they are trying to achieve. These principles make it clear that the Compact is neither a set of rules nor a bureaucratic burden, but a way of working that can help deliver real outcomes and improvements for people and communities. These principles have been created to help the sectors build relationships and work together effectively in partnership. The Compact’s commitments put these shared principles into practice. Respect The public sector and the voluntary & community sector are accountable in different ways, but both need to act with transparency and integrity. Effective partnerships are built on mutual understanding and an appreciation of the differences between partners of the Compact. Honesty It is only through open communication that strong partnerships can be built and maintained. Full and xxxxx discussions should be the basis for resolving difficulties. Independence The independence of the voluntary & community sector is recognised and supported. This includes its right within the law to campaign, to comment on and to challenge public sector policy (whatever funding or other relationship may exist) and to determine and manage its own affairs. Diversity The public sector and the voluntary & community sector value a thriving civil society, which brings innovation and choice through a multitude of voices. Equality Fairness for everyone, regardless of their background, is a fundamental goal, and the public sector and the voluntary and community sector will work together to achieve this. Volunteering The energy and commitment of people giving their time for the public good contributes to a vibrant society, and should be recognised and appreciated. Citizen empowerment By working together, the public sector and the voluntary & community sector can deliver change that is built around communities and people, meeting their needs and reflecting their choices. Engagement in policy & development Voluntary and community sector organisations have expert...
Shared Principles. 6.2. To support the development of this relationship, the Department of Health and XXXXX have agreed to a set of shared principles: Working together for patients, people who use services and the public, demonstrating our commitment to the values of the NHS set out in its Constitution. Respect for the importance of autonomy throughout the system, and the freedom of individual organisations to exercise their functions in the way they consider most appropriate. Recognition that the Secretary of State is ultimately accountable to Parliament and the public for the system overall. HSCIC will support the Department in the discharge of its accountability duties, and the Department will support HSCIC in the same way. Working together openly and positively. This will include working constructively and collaboratively with other organisations within and beyond the health and social care system.
Shared Principles. The parties commit to implementation of the above roles based on the following shared principles:
Shared Principles maintaining a cooperative partnership;
Shared Principles. The following principles have been identified to further the relationship between the Third Sector and Conwy County Borough Council, selected based on the challenges identified across all Partners:
Shared Principles. (i) Both Parties are committed to diversity and the inclusion of people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and incomes.
Shared Principles. These shared principles will guide the relationship between the Parties:
Shared Principles. 2.1 This Memorandum of Understanding includes a range of principles which partners have agreed to apply to their strategic planning, budget setting and policy implementation. These are summarised below:
Shared Principles. We assert that these principles are fundamental to the relationship between statutory sector organisations and the voluntary and community sector: voluntary action is an essential component of a democratic society; an independent and diverse voluntary and community sector enriches society and is fundamental to its well being; all members of the Compact will respect and recognise the independence and values of other members; in the development and delivery of public policy and services, statutory organisations; and the voluntary and community sector have distinct but complementary roles; all members will strive to work with partners to make services excellent; all members accept the need to communicate with and listen to other partners; partnership is effective if it works towards common goals and achieves benefits for service users and communities statutory organisations and the voluntary and community sector have different forms of accountability and are answerable to different stakeholders. But common to both is the need for integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership and inclusivity; voluntary and community organisations are entitled to campaign within the law to advance their aims; promoting equality of opportunity for all people regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or any other discriminatory or oppressive criteria, and eliminating discriminatory or oppressive practice, is essential; Parish and town councils are recognised as an important part of the statutory sector; but with unique roots in local communities.
