Common use of Shared Values Clause in Contracts

Shared Values. The following shared values underpin this agreement: • Respect: Effective partnerships are built on mutual understanding and an appreciation of the differences between partners. These partners have distinct but complementary responsibilities in meeting local needs and the delivery of local services. Public and statutory sectors have legal responsibilities and democratic accountabilities that include local residents, service users, patients, businesses and other stakeholders. Public, statutory and VCS organisations are also accountable in different ways.