Use of official authority Clause Samples

The 'Use of official authority' clause defines the conditions under which a party may exercise powers or privileges granted by law, regulation, or official position within the context of the agreement. Typically, this clause clarifies that any actions taken under official authority must comply with applicable laws and may require proper documentation or notification to the other party. For example, it may address how a government agency can conduct inspections or enforce compliance. The core function of this clause is to ensure transparency and legal compliance when official powers are invoked, thereby protecting both parties from misuse of authority and clarifying the boundaries of such actions.
Use of official authority. An employee may not use that employee’s official authority, influence or supervisory position for the purpose of: a. Interfering with or affecting the result of a partisan election or a nomination for elective office; or b. Attempting to intimidate, threaten, coerce, command or influence a person to give or withhold a political contribution or to engage or not engage in any form of political activity as defined below. “Use of official authority or influence” includes promising to confer or conferring a benefit such as compensation, a grant, contract, license or ruling; effecting or threatening to effect a reprisal or taking, directing others to take, recommending, processing or approving any personnel action.
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  • General Authority The Owner Trustee is authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Basic Documents to which the Trust is to be a party and each certificate or other document attached as an exhibit to or contemplated by the Basic Documents to which the Trust is to be a party and any amendment or other agreement or instrument described herein, as evidenced conclusively by the Owner Trustee's execution thereof. In addition to the foregoing, the Owner Trustee is authorized, but shall not be obligated, except as otherwise provided in this Trust Agreement, to take all actions required of the Trust pursuant to the Basic Documents.

  • Notices from Governmental Authority promptly, and in any event within 30 days of receipt thereof, copies of any notice to the Company or any Subsidiary from any Federal or state Governmental Authority relating to any order, ruling, statute or other law or regulation that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

  • E6 Publicity, Media and Official Enquiries The Contractor shall not:

  • Governmental Authority and Licensing The Borrower and its Subsidiaries have received all licenses, permits, and approvals of all federal, state, and local governmental authorities, if any, necessary to conduct their businesses, in each case where the failure to obtain or maintain the same could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No investigation or proceeding which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to result in revocation or denial of any material license, permit or approval is pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened.

  • Publicity, Media and Official Enquiries 22.1 Without prejudice to the Authority’s obligations under the FOIA, neither Party shall make any press announcements or publicise the Contract or any part thereof in any way, except with the written consent of the other Party. 22.2 Both Parties shall take reasonable steps to ensure that their Personnel comply with clause 22.1.