Common use of Decision Making and Dispute Resolution Clause in Contracts

Decision Making and Dispute Resolution. 9.1. Decision-making Authority. Topics where the Members desire coordinated decision-making will be considered by the GSA Workgroup, and the Member Directors will strive for unanimous recommendations that will be presented to each Member’s governing body for consideration. Such topics include, but are not limited to, implementation of the GSP, including adaptive management measures, and associated financial arrangements. When unable to reach unanimous recommendations, the GSA Workgroup will outline the areas in which it does not agree, providing some explanation to inform the respective GSAs’ governing bodies. The recommendations of the GSA Workgroup notwithstanding, ultimate decision-making authority for topics considered by the GSA Workgroup resides with each Member’s governing body in accordance with Article 4.1.