Common use of The Decision Making Process Clause in Contracts

The Decision Making Process. 7.5.1 Although there is no statutory necessity to complete a formal application form, it is recommended that a form be completed, as it will form a checklist of criteria to be met or questions to be answered. This will assist in speeding up the application process. 7.5.2 All applications will be considered on an individual basis and decisions will be made in accordance with this policy. The following examples indicate circumstances where it may be appropriate to award Relief. They are included in these guidelines in the form of broad, general principles and are not intended to be prescriptive: ● The organisation will create substantial employment in the local community ● The organisation is working with the Council to regenerate a significant proportion of the local area, creating wealth and opportunities ● It is in the wider interests of the local Council Taxpayers to support the organisation because of the inherent benefits to the community 7.5.3 EK Services will work with the individual authority’s respective officers and provide advice and support relating to Business Rates. However any decision would be reviewed and determined by the client team because of the wider aspect of this relief and its implications. 7.5.4 EK Services will consider applications within 21 days of the application and all supporting information being received and will notify the customer should there be a delay in processing the application. 7.5.5 EK Services will notify the applicant of the decision in writing and where less than the maximum amount of relief is granted or the relief is refused, an explanation of the reasons why will be given. 7.5.6 EK Services will not consider applications where the customer has failed to provide information within the timescales provided to them and will notify the customer in writing that the application has been refused. 7.5.7 To ensure there is a fair and consistent approach to the award of this type of Relief, all applications will be considered within the guidelines of this policy and a written record will be kept on file of the decisions and factors considered in the process. The decision will be available free of charge to the applicant on request.