Common use of Representation of the Parties Clause in Contracts

Representation of the Parties. Subject to any determination by the Operating Committee, Operator shall represent the Parties regarding any matters or dealing with the Government, any other governmental authorities or third parties insofar as the same relate to the Joint Operations, provided always that there is reserved to each Party unfettered right to deal with the Government, any other governmental authorities or third parties with respect to matters relating to its own Percentage Interest. Operator shall, in any event, give prior notice to the Parties of any representations which it proposes to make as Operator to the Government or any other governmental authorities or third parties which may reasonably be expected to have a material effect upon the interests of the Parties hereunder or under the Licenses. Operator shall also give notice to all Parties of the results of any such representations made in accordance with this Article 5.4.