General Principles of Understanding Clause Samples
The "General Principles of Understanding" clause establishes the foundational rules for interpreting and applying the terms of an agreement. It typically clarifies how ambiguities should be resolved, the precedence of documents in case of conflict, and the intent behind the language used throughout the contract. For example, it may specify that headings are for convenience only and not to be used in interpretation, or that singular terms include the plural. This clause ensures consistency and clarity in how the contract is read and enforced, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or disputes over interpretation.
General Principles of Understanding. This Section 4 reflects the mutual general goals, objectives and understandings of the Parties to this MOA with respect to development of the Agreement.
4.1 A partnered approach should be fostered for sustainable groundwater management in the Colusa Subbasin that, among other things, supports the Act; achieves sustainable conditions in the Subbasin; reflects mutual respect for each Party’s discretion, governmental authority, expertise, knowledge of groundwater conditions, rights, needs and concerns; and ensures appropriate representation of all Beneficial Uses and Users.
4.2 Local control of groundwater and compliance with the Act should be preserved to the maximum extent practicable, and State intervention to implement the Act should be avoided to the extent possible.
4.3 Implementation of the Act may be expensive and all Beneficial Uses and Users will need to contribute to implementation. Failure to implement the Act locally could result in State intervention and even greater costs and regulation.
4.4 A partnered approach to groundwater management and implementation of the Act is in the best interest of Beneficial Use and Users within the Agency boundaries because it will maximize efficiencies, keep costs at a minimum and capitalize on skills and strengths of various partners provided that such proposed partnership also creates and maintains collegial relationships and flexible implementation of the Act.
4.5 As authorized by Section 10723.6 (a) of the Water Code, the Parties intend to form and participate in a single multi-agency GSA covering the portions of the Subbasin that lie within the County. To this end, the Parties intend to execute an Agreement and form the Agency not later than June 30, 2017, and the Agreement will include procedures for other local agencies within the Colusa Subbasin to be added to the Agreement and the Agency at a later date.
4.6 Local agencies within the Colusa Subbasin that are Parties to this MOA, and which have previously filed with the Department notices to become GSA’s for their respective service areas, will concurrently with one another, and upon execution of the Agreement formally withdraw said notices, not later than June 30, 2017, and will comply with and carry out the Act through the Agency in cooperation with Beneficial Uses and Users. If the Agreement is not executed and the Agency is not formed by June 30, 2017, the local agencies will comply with and carry out the Act in cooperation with Beneficial Uses and Us...
General Principles of Understanding. This Section 4 reflects the mutual general goals, objectives and understandings of the Parties to this MOA with respect to development of the Agreement.
General Principles of Understanding. Participating hospitals agree to take any of the following actions which may be necessary based upon the nature of a disaster:
A. To make available as many beds as practicable for the acceptance of transferred patients with all necessary treatment and administrative processing as may be required, including but not limited to, the admission, treatment, hospitalization, and discharge of all patients transferred.
B. To provide emergency disaster privileging or acceptance, as applicable, of clinical staff.
C. To transfer necessary staff, food, supplies, and medical equipment as needed.
D. No hospital system is expected to deplete local resources and compromise local care to supplement the needs of others.
General Principles of Understanding