Common use of Accountability and extent of authority Clause in Contracts

Accountability and extent of authority. Positions in this Band may manage resources and/or provide advice to or regulate clients and/or provide input into the development of policy. • In positions where the prime responsibility is for resource management, the freedom to act is governed by clear objectives and/or budgets with a regular reporting mechanism to ensure adherence to goals and objectives. The effect of decisions and actions taken at this level is usually limited to the quality or cost of the programs and projects being managed. • In positions where the prime responsibility is to provide specialist advice to clients or to regulate clients, the freedom to act is subject to regulations and policies and regular supervision. The effect of decisions and actions taken in this Band on individual clients may be significant but it is usually subject to appeal or review by more senior employees. • Few positions in this Band are primarily involved in policy development. Where they are, the work is usually of an investigative and analytical nature, with the freedom to act prescribed by a more senior position. The quality of the output of these positions can have a significant effect on the process of policy development. • Many positions in this Band would have a formal input into policy development within their area of expertise and/or management.

Accountability and extent of authority. ▪ Positions in this Band may manage resources and/or provide advice to or regulate clients and/or provide input into the development of policy. • ▪ In positions where the prime responsibility is for resource management, the freedom to act is governed by clear objectives and/or budgets with a regular reporting mechanism to ensure adherence to goals and objectives. The effect of decisions and actions taken at this level is usually limited to the quality or cost of the programs and projects being managed. • ▪ In positions where the prime responsibility is to provide specialist advice to clients or to regulate clients, the freedom to act is subject to regulations and policies and regular supervision. The effect of decisions and actions taken in this Band on individual clients may be significant but it is usually subject to appeal or review by more senior employees. • ▪ Few positions in this Band are primarily involved in policy development. Where they are, the work is usually of an investigative and analytical nature, with the freedom to act prescribed by a more senior position. The quality of the output of these positions can have a significant effect on the process of policy development. • ▪ Many positions in this Band would have a formal input into policy development within their area of expertise and/or management.