Common use of Relationship principles Clause in Contracts

Relationship principles. The governance entity and the Secretary agree to abide by the following relationship principles when implementing this agreement and exercising their various roles and functions: • working in a spirit of co-operation; • operating a ‘no surprises’ approach; • acknowledging that the relationship is evolving, not prescribed; • respecting the independence of the parties and their individual mandates, roles and responsibilities; and • recognising and acknowledging that parties benefit from working together by sharing their vision, knowledge and expertise.