Common use of Standard for Approvals Clause in Contracts

Standard for Approvals. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, and, specifically, where this Agreement expressly provides that an approval or determination is within the sole and absolute discretion of the CITY or CITY’s Authorized Representatives, in which case this paragraph shall not apply, a consent or approval referred to herein of either party shall not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned. In the event that either party refuses to give its consent or approval to any request by the other, such refusing party shall indicate by written notice to the other the reason for such refusal unless this Agreement permits the consent or approval to be withheld without cause or in the sole discretion of either party.

Standard for Approvals. Wherever this agreement provides for the approval of the Director, such approvals shall be issued in writing. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, and, specifically, where this Agreement expressly provides that an approval or determination is within the sole and absolute discretion of the CITY or CITY’s Authorized RepresentativesDirector, in which case this paragraph shall not apply, a consent or approval referred to herein of either party shall not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned. In the event that either party refuses to give its consent or approval to any request by the other, such refusing party shall indicate by written notice to the other the reason for such refusal unless this Agreement permits the consent or approval to be withheld without cause or in the sole discretion of either party.