THE LEAD AUTHORITY Clause Samples

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 9.1 The Authorities agree that the Lead Authority shall have the following responsibilities: 9.1.1 To lead on the delivery of the EDT Service in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and to facilitate the administration and service of the Executive Steering Group; 9.1.2 To be responsible for the accounts of the Executive Steering Group and the EDT Service and to integrate and maintain a clearly identifiable accounting structure to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the EDT Service; 9.1.3 To provide such information as the Executive Steering Group or all or any of the Authorities may require to enable the effective supervision of the EDT Service; 9.1.4 To introduce as soon as possible after the Commencement Date effective audit arrangements which take account of relevant guidance from the Audit Commission; 9.1.5 To produce a year-end memorandum and account showing contributions received, costs offset and expenditure incurred and any unapplied / uncommitted contributions (such report to be provided to the Authorities for inclusion in their statutory accounts).

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. The Lead Authority in conjunction with the Authorities will;

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 5.1 The Lead Authority shall be responsible for ensuring the financial propriety of the Contract. Any dispute will be referred to Dispute Resolution under clause 18 of this Agreement. 5.2 The Lead Authority shall exercise reasonable care skill and due diligence in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement 5.3 The Lead Authority shall make and account for all payments including VAT (if applicable) made in respect of the Contract and the Parties shall pay all contributions due from them plus any VAT within 28 days of a written demand from the Lead Authority. 5.4 Should the Lead Authority terminate its participation in the Project for any reason then the Project Board shall approve the appointment of a successor Lead Authority prior to the end of the period of notice of withdrawal to be given by the Lead Authority under Clause 15 of this Agreement

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 11.1 The Lead Authority shall deliver all aspects of on street civil parking enforcement. Specifically it will; 11.1.1 ensure that any significant change to the machines, signage, surface or lines in any of the Partner Authority areas are subject to prior agreement of the Joint Committee; 11.1.2 ensure each Partner Authority area shall receive a share of the available management, enforcement and operational resources, in line with identified needs and priorities; 11.1.3 discharge the Joint Committee’s responsibilities in relation to health and safety and welfare legislation in relation to staff accommodation in each of the Partner Authorities Operating Bases; 11.1.4 investigate complaints about the operational functions of the Joint Committee; and 11.1.5 handle and respond to Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations requests concerning the overall functions or decisions of the Joint Committee.

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 7.1 The Authorities, acting jointly and severally, appoint with effect from the Commencement Date [ ⚫ ] to be the Lead Authority for the discharge of functions related to the Delegated Matters, which functions shall be carried out for and on behalf of the Authorities. [ ⚫ ] agrees to act in that capacity subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 7.2 The Lead Authority will be responsible for carrying out the Project, including: 7.2.1 ongoing operation and management of the Concession Contract; 7.2.2 communicating on behalf of the Authorities with the Supplier; 7.2.3 making payments, and receiving payments from, the Supplier under the Concession Contract; 7.2.4 communicating on behalf of the Authorities with Transport Scotland in relation to the Project; 7.2.5 drawing down funding from Transport Scotland for the purpose of the Project; 7.2.6 ongoing management of the relationship between the Authorities; and 7.2.7 any other matters that the Authorities shall agree from time to time.

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 11.1 The Lead Authority via its Parking Partnership Group Manager and staff shall deliver all aspects of on street civil parking enforcement (the “Joint Parking Service”). Specifically it will; 11.1.1 ensure that any significant change to the machines, signage, surface or lines in any of the Partner Authority areas are subject to prior agreement of the Joint Committee; 11.1.2 ensure each Partner Authority area shall receive a share of the available management, enforcement and operational resources in line with identified needs and priorities within the approved Annual Business Plan; 11.1.3 discharge the Joint Committee’s responsibilities in relation to health and safety and welfare legislation; 11.1.4 investigate complaints about the operational functions of the Joint Committee; and 11.1.5 handle and respond to Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations requests concerning the overall functions or decisions of the Joint Committee. 11.1.6 with the approval of the Joint Committee, enter into and sign contracts and agreements on behalf of the Joint Committee to deliver the functions set out in Appendix A. 11.1.7 operate in accordance with the Privacy arrangements set out in Annex A.

THE LEAD AUTHORITY. 5.1 The Parties hereby appoint the Lead Authority to act on their respective behalves in respect of the Authorized Duties. 5.2 The Lead Authority shall not be entitled to (nor shall it hold itself out as being entitled to), and shall not, act for and on behalf of any of the Parties other than in respect of the Authorized Duties. 5.3 The Lead Authority shall as soon as possible notify in writing any person (including the Provider and any person bidding to become the Provider) with whom it has dealings in connection with the Scheme and/or this Agreement, that the extent of its authority to act for and on behalf of the Parties is limited to the Authorized Duties.10 5.4 The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Project Board may increase or reduce the extent and or nature of the Authorized Duties by an Appropriate Approval.11 5.5 The Lead Authority shall be responsible for ensuring the financial propriety of the Scheme and shall maintain any accounting information in relation to the Scheme in accordance with best accounting practice. 5.6 If the Lead Authority considers that any recommendation of the Project Board will place the Lead Authority in breach of any of its obligations under clause 5.5 (The Lead Authority), it shall notify the Project Board as soon as it becomes aware of the same, together with an explanation of the course of action which the Lead Authority intends to take in order to ensure compliance with such obligations. If the Project Board objects to the Lead Authority taking such course of action the Project Board shall notify the Lead Authority within five (5) Working Days of receiving the aforementioned notification from the Lead Authority and the Project Board and the Lead Authority shall meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the issues involved. Should the issues remain unresolved by the date that is five (5) Working Days from the Project Board’s notice, the matter will be referred to the Dispute Resolution Procedure for resolution and no action concerning such issues may be taken by the Lead Authority until the dispute has been resolved. 5.7 The Lead Authority shall exercise all reasonable care skill and diligence in the performance of the Lead Authority Services. 10 I. e. The terms of the Contract will need to provide for this. 5.8 The Lead Authority shall act in accordance with any Appropriate Approvals in respect of the management and enforcement of the Contract. 5.9 In performing its obligations under this Agreement and also in conne...