Common use of Referral of Matters for Dispute Resolution Clause in Contracts

Referral of Matters for Dispute Resolution. (1) If a dispute arises between the parties that cannot be resolved in the normal course of discussions between the parties, Nova Scotia Representative or WCI, Inc. Representative shall advise their counterpart in writing of the existence of the dispute as soon as reasonably practicable after they become aware of it. All disputes will be referred to, in the first instance, the appropriate staff at both Nova Scotia and WCI, Inc. for discussion and resolution. (2) If the dispute is not resolved within twenty (20) Business Days after the date of the written notice from a party advising of the existence of a dispute, then the dispute shall be referred to the Executive Director of Climate Change and the Chair of the Board of Directors for WCI, Inc. (unless the Chair of the Board is from Nova Scotia, in which case, the dispute would be referred to the Vice Chair or other Board member not from Nova Scotia) for discussion and resolution. (3) If the dispute is not resolved after the period set forth in Section 7.2(2) above, either party may take such actions as are available under the Agreement and WCI, Inc.’s bylaws. (4) In the event of a dispute under this Section 7.2, the parties shall continue with their respective responsibilities under the Agreement including WCI, Inc. providing the Services and Nova Scotia continuing to make its payments to WCI, Inc. provided under Section 4.1 and Schedule B.