Aims and Objectives 8.1 The aims and objectives of the Agreement are to: • Improve the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of the operational areas of the SAMFS. • Provide for continuous service improvement. • Ensure ongoing co-operation between the parties. • Provide for wage increases in accordance with Clause 14 of the Agreement. • Provide for the implementation of ongoing reform initiatives.
Scope and Objectives 1. This Chapter shall apply, in accordance with the Parties’ respective international obligations and domestic customs law, to customs procedures applied to goods traded between the Parties and to the movement of means of transport between the Parties. 2. The objectives of this Chapter are to: (a) simplify and harmonise customs procedures of the Parties; (b) ensure predictability, consistency and transparency in the application of customs laws and administrative procedures of the Parties; (c) ensure the efficient and expeditious clearance of goods and means of transport; (d) facilitate trade between the Parties; and (e) promote cooperation between the customs administrations, within the scope of this Chapter.
Benchmarks for Measuring Accessibility For the purposes of this Agreement, the accessibility of online content and functionality will be measured according to the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and the Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 for web content, which are incorporated by reference.
IRO Independence and Objectivity The IRO must perform the Claims Review in a professionally independent and objective fashion, as defined in the most recent Government Auditing Standards issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Purpose and Objectives The primary purpose of this procedure shall be to obtain, at the lowest administrative level and in the shortest period of time, equitable solutions to grievances which may arise from time to time. Grievance proceedings shall be handled confidentially.