Common use of CONTRACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION Clause in Contracts

CONTRACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement between the parties under this Contract, whether with respect to the interpretation of any provision of this Contract, or with respect to the performance of either party hereto, each party shall appoint a representative to meet for the purpose of endeavoring to resolve such dispute or negotiate for an adjustment to such provision. No legal action of any kind, except for the seeking of equitable relief in the case of the public’s health, safety or welfare, may begin until the dispute resolution procedure has been utilized and either of the representatives in good faith concludes, after a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute, that amicable resolution through continued negotiation of the matter at issue does not appear likely. A Party must escalate a dispute or controversy by providing written notice to the other Party. Both Parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute or controversy in good faith, which includes but is not limited to confidential communications towards dispute resolution. Except as required by law, neither Party nor its representatives may disclose the existence, content, or results of any dispute resolution efforts without the prior written consent of all Parties.