Within Committees Clause Samples
The 'Within Committees' clause defines the rules and procedures governing the operation and conduct of committees established under an agreement or organizational framework. It typically outlines how committee members are appointed, how meetings are called and conducted, and the scope of authority or decision-making power the committee holds. For example, it may specify quorum requirements, voting procedures, or reporting obligations. The core function of this clause is to ensure that committees operate efficiently and transparently, providing a clear structure for collaborative decision-making and oversight within the organization or agreement.
Within Committees. Subject to Section 3.7(c)(vii), if a dispute arises with respect to a matter within the decision-making jurisdiction of a Committee other than the JSC that cannot be resolved within the applicable Committee, then either Party may refer such dispute to the JSC for resolution in accordance with Section 1.1(d) and this Section 1.5. For clarity, any dispute with respect to a matter that is outside the jurisdiction of a Committee, including any dispute with respect to any alleged failure to perform, or breach of, this Agreement, or any issue relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved pursuant to Section 15.1(b), and not pursuant to this Section 1.5.
Within Committees. All decisions within the decision-making authority of a Committee shall be made by consensus, and if a dispute arises within the decision-making authority of any such Committee which cannot be resolved within such Committee, then the representatives of either Party may cause such matter to be addressed first with the Alliance Managers, and if the dispute is not resolved within fifteen (15) Business Days after such referral to the Alliance Managers, then it shall be referred to the JEC for resolution. If the JEC is unable to resolve any dispute regarding a decision within its decision-making authority, then such dispute shall, at the election of either Party upon written notice to the other Party, be referred for resolution by the Executive Officers in accordance with Article 16 hereof. If the Executive Officers are unable to resolve such dispute, the matter shall be subject to the dispute resolution process set forth in Article 16, provided that, to the extent such matter is within the final decision-making authority of a Party pursuant to the express terms of this Agreement, the Executive Officer of such Party with such final decision-making authority shall make the final decision on such matter, and such final decision within the scope of such final decision-making authority shall be final and shall not be subject to any other dispute resolution procedures, provided further that such Executive Officer shall exercise such final decision-making authority in good faith and consistent with the terms of this Agreement.