Common use of Good Faith Discussions Clause in Contracts

Good Faith Discussions. Within 10 Business Days of the date of issue of the Dispute Notice the Parties must enter into good faith discussions in an attempt to resolve the issues between them. Minister If the Parties have not resolved the dispute within 20 Business Days of the date of issue of the Dispute Notice, either Party may refer the dispute to the Minister or the Minister’s nominee. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Minister or the Minister’s nominee may: provide written directions to the Parties as to the resolution of the dispute; or make such other decisions as the Minister or the Minister’s nominee considers appropriate. Any decision of the Minister or the Minister’s nominee that constitutes a written direction by the Minister or the Minister’s nominee to a Party to a dispute will be taken to be conclusive and binding on that Party. Performance of Obligations Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the Parties to the dispute will continue to perform their obligations under this Agreement.