Common use of Deadlock Resolution Clause in Contracts

Deadlock Resolution. Any deadlock or dispute that cannot be resolved by the Project Team or in the manner contemplated in Article 18 will be referred initially by the Parties to their respective chief executive officers (or such other persons as may be designated by the chief executive officer) for settlement in good faith. The chief executive officers or designees will meet within seven (7) days of the date on which the deadlock or dispute is so referred. If the deadlock or dispute cannot be resolved, then the chief executive officers will, within seven (7) days of the initial meeting, meet again in the presence of a Special Expert (who will be mutually agreed by the Parties and whose expenses shall be paid by the Parties equally) to attempt to settle the deadlock or dispute. If the deadlock or dispute is not resolved within seven (7) days of the initial referral to the chief executive officers, the Special Expert will make a decision to resolve the dispute and such decision will be binding on the Parties, subject to Article 19 of this Lease.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Lease and Operating Agreement (Black Sea Metals, Inc.), Lease and Operating Agreement (Texada Ventures Inc)

Deadlock Resolution. Any deadlock or dispute that cannot be resolved by the Project Team or in the manner contemplated in Article 18 will be referred initially by the Parties to their respective chief executive officers (or such other persons as may be designated by the chief executive officer) for settlement in good faith. The chief executive officers or designees will meet within seven (7) days of the date on which the deadlock or dispute is so referred. If the deadlock or dispute cannot be resolved, then the chief executive officers will, within seven (7) days of the initial meeting, meet again in the presence of a Special Expert (who will be mutually agreed by the Parties and whose expenses shall be paid by the Parties equally) to attempt to settle the deadlock or dispute. If the deadlock or dispute is not resolved within seven (7) days of the initial referral to the chief executive officers, the Special Expert will make a decision to resolve the dispute and such decision will be binding on the Parties, subject to Article 19 15 of this LeaseAgreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Option Agreement (Gryphon Gold Corp)