Common use of Relationship principles Clause in Contracts

Relationship principles. Both parties acknowledge that our relationship is fundamental in achieving both of our objectives in entering into this Agreement. Both parties agree to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ a long-term co-operative and collaborative relationship to enable us both to achieve our respective objectives efficiently and effectively. We both agree that the following relationship principles will guide each of us in our dealings with each other under this Agreement. Both parties agree to observe the principles of natural justice in giving effect to this Agreement. The Provider acknowledges that the Purchasers are subject to, and must comply with, the strategic and policy directions of the Crown. Equally, the Purchasers acknowledge that the Provider has its own strategic and policy directions. The Purchasers recognise the Provider’s right to maintain its clinical and business autonomy. Both parties agree that clinical interventions should be based on the best evidence available at the time. Both parties will respect and maintain patient confidentiality. Both parties recognise and value the other’s skills and expertise and commitment to high quality performance. Both parties will negotiate and implement agreements in good faith and respect, and trust the other to work together to find solutions to problems. Both parties will communicate directly with each other, openly and in a timely manner. Both parties will work in a co-operative and constructive manner, and where appropriate undertake joint projects. Both parties will encourage continuing quality improvement and innovative service development to achieve the objectives of both parties to the extent possible within available funding. This Agreement is to be interpreted in light of the principles set out in clause 2.1 above. To the extent that a clause in this Agreement can be given a meaning that is consistent with the principles set out in clause 2.1 above, that meaning is to be preferred. Both parties acknowledge that holding meetings is important for developing and maintaining an effective working relationship. Accordingly, we both agree to make appropriate personnel available as might be reasonably required by either of us to discuss matters arising in relation to this Agreement, including: how the contractual relationship is functioning and how the Services are being delivered; whether there are aspects of the functioning of the relationship or the delivery of the Services that either of us could improve; how such improvement might be implemented; and wider issues in the health and injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation sectors that are relevant to either Party, which may include issues relating to implementation of the Government's strategies for these sectors. The Provider is an independent contractor, contracted by the Purchasers to provide the Services described in this Agreement. Nothing contained or implied in this Agreement shall be construed as creating, and neither Party shall state, imply or do anything to suggest, that this Agreement creates an employer/employee partnership or principal/agent relationship between the Purchasers and the Provider or any of its proprietors, officers, employees or subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer any enforceable rights or benefits on a Service User or any other person.