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 the Agency is essential for the Minister to meet his/her responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the Agency. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors to be kept informed of the Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the Agency’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, 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 his/her responsibilities, with the exception of content matters, specifically related to programming, editorial choices or journalistic independence. 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 the Agency’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on the Agency. 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 at least annually, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the Agency’s mandate, management and operations. e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO and/or Chair will stay in regular communication, and meet as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Board’s mandate and the efficient operation of the Agency. The Deputy Minister and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting the Agency’s management or operations. f. The Agency and Ministry will adhere to the Public Communications Protocol on Contentious Issues set out in Appendix 3 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 the Agency Commission is essential for the Minister Solicitor General to meet his/her responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the AgencyCommission. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors to be kept informed of the Government government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the AgencyCommission’s mandate and functions. The Minister Solicitor General and the Chair on behalf of the Board of DirectorsChair, therefore, agree that: a. The Chair will keep the Minister Solicitor General advised, through the Deputy Solicitor General’s Office, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters, that concern concerning or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister Solicitor General in the exercise of his/her responsibilities, with the exception of content matters, specifically related to programming, editorial choices or journalistic independence. b. The Minister Solicitor General will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad Government government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government government that may impact on the AgencyCommission’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on the AgencyCommission. c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other the Solicitor General, through the Deputy Solicitor General’s Office, on public communication strategies and publications. They The Chair will keep each other the Solicitor General informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions. d. The Minister Solicitor General and the Chair will meet at the request of the Solicitor General to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the Commission’s mandate, management and operations. e. The Deputy Solicitor General and the Chair will meet at least annually, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the Agency’s mandate, management and operations. e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO and/or Chair will stay in regular communication, and meet as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the BoardCommission’s mandate and the efficient operation of the AgencyCommission and the provision of services by the Ministry to the Commission. The Deputy Minister Solicitor General and the CEO Chair shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting the AgencyCommission’s management or operations. f. The Agency Commission and Ministry will adhere to the Public Communications Protocol on Contentious Issues set out in Appendix 3 to this MOU for ongoing issues management.