Common use of Plain Language Clause in Contracts

Plain Language. Except for designs, plans, layouts, maps and similar documents, the College must provide all deliverables in “Plain Language”. Executive Order 14-07 requires the Office of the Governor and all Executive Branch agencies to communicate with Minnesotans using Plain Language. As defined in Executive Order 14-07, Plain Language is a communication which an audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. To achieve that, the College will take the following steps in the deliverables: Use language commonly understood by the public; Write in short and complete sentences; Present information in a format that is easy-to-find and easy-to-understand; and Clearly state directions and deadlines to the audience.