Authority of the Ombudsperson Sample Clauses

Authority of the Ombudsperson. Initiating Informal Inquiries The Ombudsperson will be entitled to inquire informally about any issue concerning the organization and affecting any member of the organization community. Therefore, the Ombudsperson may act on his or her own initiative to address issues within the Ombudsperson's prescribed jurisdiction. Access to Information The Ombudsperson shall have direct access to information related to visitors’ concerns, from files and offices of the organization, and will respect the confidentiality of that information. Ending Involvement in Matters The Ombudsperson may withdraw from or decline to look into a matter if he/she believes involvement would be inappropriate for any reason. Discussions with Visitors and Others The Ombudsperson has the authority to discuss a range of options available to his/her visitors, including both informal and formal processes. The Ombudsperson may make any recommendations he/she deems appropriate with regard to resolving problems or improving policies, rules or procedures. Formal Processes and Investigations The Ombudsperson will not conduct formal investigations of any kind. The Ombudsperson will also not participate in the substance of any formal dispute processes, outside agency complaints or lawsuits, either on behalf of a visitor to the Ombudsperson or on behalf of the organization. Record Keeping The Ombudsperson will not keep records for the organization, and will not create or maintain documents or records for the organization about individual matters. Notes and any other materials related to a matter will be maintained in a secure location and manner, and will be destroyed once the Ombudsperson concludes her/his involvement in a matter. Data will be kept for trend reporting but will not be kept in a way that identifies individual matters or in any way breaks confidentiality. Advocacy for Parties The Ombudsperson will not act as an advocate for any party in a dispute, nor will he/she represent management or visitors to the office. Adjudication of Issues The Ombudsperson will not have authority to adjudicate, impose remedies or sanctions, or to enforce or change Organization policies or rules. Receiving Notice for the Organization Communication to the Ombudsperson will not constitute notice to the organization. This includes allegations that may be perceived to be violations of laws, regulations or policies, such as sexual harassment or issues covered by whistleblower policy. Although the Ombudsperson may rece...
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  • Authority of the Manager The Manager for, and in the name and on behalf of the Company, is hereby authorized to: (1) execute any and all agreements, contracts, documents, certifications and instruments necessary or convenient in connection with the purchase, financing, development, management, operation and disposition of the Company and its property or any portion thereof.; (2) employ on behalf of the Company agents, employees, accountants, lawyers, clerical help and such other assistance and services as the Manager may deem proper and to pay therefor such remuneration as the Manager may deem reasonable and appropriate; (3) pay insurance premiums, property taxes and other amounts necessary or appropriate to the management, administration, conservation, improvement, development or operation of the Company and its property; (4) make and enter into such agreements and contracts with such parties and to give such receipts, releases and discharges with respect to any and all of the foregoing and any matters incident thereto as the Manager may deem advisable or appropriate; (5) xxx and be sued, complain and defend in the name of and on behalf of the Company; (6) operate, maintain, finance, approve, construct, own, grant options with respect to, sell, convey, assign, mortgage and lease any real estate or personal property necessary, convenient or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company; (7) borrow money and issue evidences of indebtedness necessary, convenient or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company and secure the same by mortgage, pledge or other lien on any property; (8) execute, in furtherance of any and all of the purposes of the Company, any deed, easement, lease, mortgage, deed of trust, mortgage note, promissory note, xxxx of sale, contract or other instrument purporting to convey or encumber any or all of the property of the Company; (9) care for and distribute funds to the Member by way of cash, income, return of capital, or otherwise, all in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and to perform all matters in furtherance of the objectives of the Company or this Agreement; (10) purchase from or through others contract, liability, casualty or other insurance for the protection of the properties or affairs of the Company, or the Member, or for any purpose convenient or beneficial to the Company; (11) pay all taxes, licenses or assessments of whatever kind or nature imposed upon or against the Company or its property, and for such purposes, to make such returns and to do other such acts or things as may be deemed necessary and advisable by the Company; to perform all acts and duties relating to the payment of all indebtedness, taxes and assessments; and to negotiate and enter into such agreements deemed necessary and advisable to operate the Company and its property; (12) engage in any kind of activity and to perform and carry out contracts of any kind necessary to, or in connection with, or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company, as may be lawfully carried on or performed by a limited liability company under the laws of each State in which the Company is then formed or qualified to do business.

  • Authority of the Board The Board shall have full authority to interpret and construe the terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement. The determination of the Board as to any such matter of interpretation or construction shall be final, binding and conclusive.

  • Authority of the Company To carry out its purposes, the Company, consistent with and subject to the provisions of this Agreement and applicable law, is empowered and authorized to do any and all acts and things incidental to, or necessary, appropriate, proper, advisable, or convenient for, the furtherance and accomplishment of its purposes.

  • Authority of the Committee The Committee shall have full authority to interpret and construe the terms of the Plan and this Agreement. The determination of the Committee as to any such matter of interpretation or construction shall be final, binding and conclusive.

  • Authority of Contractor The Contractor shall have no right or authority, express or implied, to commit or otherwise obligate the Company in any manner whatsoever except to the extent specifically provided herein or specifically authorized in writing by the Company.

  • Authority of Company The Company has all requisite authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement.

  • Authority of Manager (a) Except for situations in which the approval of any Member(s) is specifically required by this Agreement, (i) all management powers over the business and affairs of the Company shall be exclusively vested in the Corporation, as the sole managing member of the Company (the Corporation, in such capacity, the “Manager”) and (ii) the Manager shall conduct, direct and exercise full control over all activities of the Company. The Manager shall be the “manager” of the Company for the purposes of the Delaware Act. Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the Members hereby consent to the exercise by the Manager of all such powers and rights conferred on the Members by the Delaware Act with respect to the management and control of the Company. Any vacancies in the position of Manager shall be filled in accordance with Section 6.04. (b) The day-to-day business and operations of the Company shall be overseen and implemented by officers of the Company (each, an “Officer” and collectively, the “Officers”), subject to the limitations imposed by the Manager. An Officer may, but need not, be a Member. Each Officer shall be appointed by the Manager and shall hold office until his or her successor shall be duly designated and shall qualify or until his or her death or until he shall resign or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided. Any one Person may hold more than one office. Subject to the other provisions in this Agreement (including in Section 6.07 below), the salaries or other compensation, if any, of the Officers of the Company shall be fixed from time to time by the Manager. The authority and responsibility of the Officers shall include, but not be limited to, such duties as the Manager may, from time to time, delegate to them and the carrying out of the Company’s business and affairs on a day-to-day basis. The existing Officers of the Company as of the Effective Time shall remain in their respective positions and shall be deemed to have been appointed by the Manager. All Officers shall be, and shall be deemed to be, officers and employees of the Company. An Officer may also perform one or more roles as an officer of the Manager. (c) The Manager shall have the power and authority to effectuate the sale, lease, transfer, exchange or other disposition of any, all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (including the exercise or grant of any conversion, option, privilege or subscription right or any other right available in connection with any assets at any time held by the Company) or the merger, consolidation, reorganization or other combination of the Company with or into another entity.

  • Authority of Board Nothing contained in this Section 4 shall limit the authority of the Board to take such other action to the extent permitted by law as it deems necessary or advisable to preserve the Company’s status as a non-reporting company under the Exchange Act.

  • Authority of the Representatives Any action by the Underwriters hereunder may be taken by the Representatives on behalf of the Underwriters, and any such action taken by the Representatives shall be binding upon the Underwriters.

  • Authority of Tenant If Tenant is a corporation or partnership, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of said corporation or partnership represents and warrants that he is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on behalf of said corporation or partnership, and that this Lease is binding upon said corporation or partnership.

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