Common use of Communications and Issues Management Clause in Contracts

Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of HSSOntario is essential for the Minister to meet the MOU’s responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of HSSOntario. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board to be kept informed of the Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect HSSOntario’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board, therefore, agree that: a. The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of the Minister’s responsibilities. b. The Minister will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad Government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government that may impact on HSSOntario’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on HSSOntario. c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communication strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions. d. The Minister and the Chair will meet annually or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of HSSOntario’s mandate, management and operations. e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO will meet as needed or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Board’s mandate and the efficient operation of HSSOntario. The DM and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting HSSOntario’s management or operations. f. HSSOntario and the Ministry will adhere to the Information Exchange, Communications, and Issues Management Protocol set out in Appendix 4 to this MOU for ongoing issues management.

Communications and Issues Management. ‌‌ The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of HSSOntario is essential for the Minister to meet the MOU’s responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of HSSOntario. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board to be kept informed of the Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect HSSOntario’s mandate and functions. functions.‌ The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board, therefore, agree that: a. The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of the Minister’s responsibilities.responsibilities.‌ b. The Minister will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad Government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government that may impact on HSSOntario’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on HSSOntario. c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communication strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions. d. The Minister and the Chair will meet annually or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of HSSOntario’s mandate, management and operations. e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO will meet as needed or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Board’s mandate and the efficient operation of HSSOntario. The DM and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting HSSOntario’s management or operations. f. HSSOntario and the Ministry will adhere to the Information Exchange, Communications, and Issues Management Protocol set out in Appendix 4 to this MOU for ongoing issues management.