Common use of Competent Authorities and Contact Points Clause in Contracts

Competent Authorities and Contact Points. 1. Recognising the importance of close and effective working relationships between the Parties in giving effect to the objectives of this Chapter, the Parties shall promote communication to enhance present and future relationships between their competent authorities. 2. Both Parties shall recognise that the competent authorities are those authorities which are accountable for the implementation of matters within the scope of this Chapter. As at the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the competent authorities shall be as set out in the Implementing Arrangement (Competent Authorities and Contact Points). 3. Where requested by a Party, or where appropriate in the circumstances (for example where proposed changes to sanitary or phytosanitary measures would have a significant effect on bilateral trade), each Party shall provide the other Party through the designated Contact Points information relevant to the implementation of this Chapter. As at the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the Contact Points for such communications shall be those set out in the Implementing Arrangement (Competent Authorities and Contact Points). 4. Each Party shall notify the other Party of any changes to the competent authorities or Contact Points and of any significant changes in the structure, organisation and division of responsibility within its competent authorities or Contact Points.