BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The partnership proposed by the Cooperator was selected due to merit review evaluations from the 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity P17AS00037. The Cooperator demonstrated expertise in disciplines and subject areas of relevance to cooperative research and training. The Cooperator met the program interests of NPS with expertise, facilities, experience, diversity of programs, and history of collaborative research projects. The Cooperator helps the NPS-CESU to meet its objectives to: Provide research, technical assistance and education to NPS for land management, and research; Develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among NPS, universities, and their related partner institutions. The CESU network seeks to provide scientifically-based information on the nature and status of selected biological, physical, and cultural resources occurring within the parks in a form that increases its utility for making management decisions, conducting scientific research, educating the public, developing effective monitoring programs, and developing management strategies for resource protection. Studying the resources present in NPS parks benefits the Cooperator’s goal of advancing knowledge through scientific discovery, integration, application, and teaching, which lead toward a holistic understanding of our environmental and natural resources. The Cooperator is a public research university, sharing research, educational, and technological strengths with other institutions. Through inter-institutional collaboration, combined with the unique contributions of each constituent institution, the Cooperator strives to contribute substantially to the cultural, economic, environmental, scientific, social and technological advancement of the nation. The NPS expects there to be substantial involvement between itself and the Cooperator in carrying out the activities contemplated in this Agreement. The primary purpose of this study is not the acquisition of property or services for the direct benefit or use by the Federal Government, but rather to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized the Legislative Authorities in ARTICLE II. This agreement fulfills the Public Purpose of support and economic stimulation for the following reasons: Projects will engage recipients, partners, communities, and/or visitors in shared environmental stewardship. Projects will promote greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants. The information, products and/or services identified or developed by projects will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation’s cultural and historical heritage. Projects will support the Government’s objective to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the environment by spending time working on projects in National Parks. The NPS receives the indirect benefit of completing conservation projects. Projects will motivate youth participants to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond. Students gain “real world” or hands-on experience outside of the classroom of natural, cultural and/or historical resource projects. The scientific community and/or researchers external to NPS gains by new knowledge provided through research and related results dissemination of natural, cultural and/or historical resource information. Projects assist in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of the public’s understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational and other aspects of areas such as ecological conservation areas, and state and local parks. For performance under this cooperative agreement, the regulations set forth in 2 CFR, Part 200, supersedes OMB Circulars A–21 (2 CFR 220), A–87 (2 CFR 225), A–110, and A–122 (2 CFR 230); Circulars A–89, A–102, and A–133; and the guidance in Circular A–50 on Single Audit Act follow–up apply. The Cooperator shall adhere to 2 CFR, Part 200 in its entirety in addition to any terms and conditions of the master agreement not superseded by 2 CFR 200, as well as the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. In the event of a conflict between the original terms of the master agreement and 2 CFR, Part 200, relating to this task agreement, 2 CFR, Part 200 shall take precedence.
Aims and Objectives 3.1 The Aims and Objectives of this Agreement are set out in Schedule 1.
Scope and Objectives 1. This Partnership Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) defines the rights and obligations of the Parties and sets forth the terms and conditions of their cooperation in the implementation of the Project.
2. The Parties shall act in accordance with the legal framework of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, namely with the Regulation on the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation”). The Parties expressly acknowledge to have access to and to be familiar with the content of the Regulation.
3. Any Annexes to this Agreement constitute an integral part of the Agreement. In case of inconsistencies between the Annexes and the Agreement, the latter shall prevail.
Purpose and Objectives The primary purpose of this procedure shall be to obtain, at the lowest administrative level and in the shortest period of time, equitable solutions to grievances which may arise from time to time. Grievance proceedings shall be handled confidentially.
IRO Independence and Objectivity The IRO must perform the Claims Review in a professionally independent and objective fashion, as defined in the most recent Government Auditing Standards issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Rights and Obligations Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no Member, in its capacity as a Member, will have any right, power or authority to transact any business in the name of the Series, participate in the management of the Series or to act for or on behalf of or to bind the Series. A Member will have no rights other than those specifically provided herein or granted by law. Except as required by the Act, no Member, solely by reason of being a member, shall be liable for the debts, liabilities, obligations or expenses of the Series.
Other Rights and Obligations of the Authority
(a) be deemed to have taken possession and control of the Project forthwith;
(b) take possession and control of all materials, stores, implements, construction plants and equipment on or about the Site;
(c) be entitled to restrain the Concessionaire and any person claiming through or under the Concessionaire from entering upon the Site or any part of the Project;
(d) require the Concessionaire to comply with the Divestment Requirements set forth in Clause 34.1; and
(e) succeed upon election by the Authority, without the necessity of any further action by the Concessionaire, to the interests of the Concessionaire under such of the Project Agreements as the Authority may in its discretion deem appropriate, and shall upon such election be liable to the Contractors only for compensation accruing and becoming due and payable to them under the terms of their respective Project Agreements from and after the date the Authority elects to succeed to the interests of the Concessionaire. For the avoidance of doubt, the Concessionaire acknowledges and agrees that all sums claimed by such Contractors as being due and owing for works and services performed or accruing on account of any act, omission or event prior to such date shall constitute debt between the Concessionaire and such Contractors, and the Authority shall not in any manner be liable for such sums. It is further agreed that in the event the Authority elects to cure any outstanding defaults under such Project Agreements, the amount expended by the Authority for this purpose shall be deducted from the Termination Payment.
Party B’s Rights and Obligations 9.2.1 Party B guarantees that it will use the Leased Unit properly according to the Agreement, be responsible for its own profits and losses and operate independently;
9.2.2 After being submitted to Party A for examination and approval, the Leased Unit shall be renovated at its own expense; The decoration of Leased Unit must abide by the codes, regulations and requirements on decoration formulated by Party A and the property company, and accept the supervision of Party A;
9.2.3 After the expiration of the lease term, if Party B needs to renew the agreement, it shall submit a written application to Party A three months before the expiration of the Agreement. After both parties reach an agreement on renewing the agreement, they shall renew the agreement 30 days before the expiration of the Agreement. Otherwise, Party B shall be deemed to have given up the priority to lease;
9.2.4 Party B shall pay rent, property management fee, water and electricity fee on time and in quantity, and pay relevant taxes and fees to the state and local government by itself. Party B shall guarantee legal operation during the lease term, and shall not be in arrears with employees’ wages; otherwise, all liabilities arising therefrom shall be borne by Party B itself;
9.2.5 During the lease term, Party B shall reasonably utilize, actively maintain, and repair the Leased Unit and the equipment and facilities in the Leased Unit to ensure the overall safety and normal operation of the Leased Unit, and all expenses arising from the repair and maintenance shall be borne by Party B;
9.2.6 Party B shall bear the fire safety responsibility of the Leased Unit. Party B shall not store or allow others to store inflammable, explosive, toxic and other dangerous goods in the Leased Unit. If a fire accident occurs in the Leased Unit, unless the national fire safety department proves that the cause of the accident has nothing to do with Party B, all its responsibilities shall be borne by Party B; In case of property and personnel casualties of Party A or others, Party B shall bear all compensation responsibilities;
9.2.7 Party B shall accept and cooperate with the unified management of Party A and the property management company, and abide by the property management regulations, codes and relevant unified charging standards of the Building;
9.2.8 During the lease term, Party B shall insure its own property and personnel in the Leased Unit and go through the insurance formalities by itself. Party B shall be responsible for the safety of personnel and property in the Leased Unit, and shall be responsible for the safety of ancillary facilities, personnel and articles in the Leased Unit. In case of loss or damage of articles, and injury or death of people in the Leased Unit, all the consequences and responsibilities shall be borne by Party B independently;
9.2.9 The procedures such as industrial and commercial procedures, and tax registration procedures, as well as the licenses such as fire protection license or other business license required by Party B shall be handled by Party B itself, and the expenses shall be borne by Party B. The consequences and responsibilities caused by incomplete procedures or licenses shall be borne by Party B itself;
9.2.10 Without the prior written consent of Party A, it is not allowed to use the name of Party A or the Building or the name of 「Xiangjiang Financial Center」 and its related trade names and trademarks for social activities, publicity, commodity packaging, printing, advertising, making badges, etc., but it does not include the use of 「Xiangjiang Financial Center」 as the address of its business or commodity packaging;
9.2.11 Party B shall not destroy, damage or smear any part of the Building, or any decorations in public areas, stairs, elevators and escalators, and shall not smear, deface, post advertisements around the Leased Unit, set up stalls, or do other acts that hinder the overall cleanliness. Party B shall promptly dispose of any packing, cartons, garbage or other obstacles of any kind or nature left or untreated in the public areas, so as not to affect the hygiene and cleanliness of the public areas;
9.2.12 Without Party A’s consent, Party B can only register one business entity in the Leased Unit. If Party B registers a business entity in the Leased Unit, Party B and the business entity registered by Party B guarantee that they shall jointly perform all obligations of this Agreement; If Party B needs to transfer Party B’s rights and obligations in this Agreement to the newly registered business entity, it shall issue copies of business license and tax registration certificate with official seal and issue a written notice to Party A on the establishment date of the newly registered business entity, and Party A, Party B and the newly registered business entity can sign the rights and obligations transfer agreement only on the premise that Party B and its guarantor guarantee to bear joint and several guarantee liabilities for Party B’s newly registered business entity to fulfill all obligations under this Agreement;
9.2.13 Accept and abide by the management rules and regulations of the Building.
Parties' Rights and Obligations If during the Term there is any Condemnation of all or any part of the Leased Property or any interest in this Lease, the rights and obligations of Lessor and Lessee shall be determined by this Article 15.
Goals and Objectives The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure that the proper elements and commitments are in place to provide consistent service support and delivery to the customers by the Service Providers. The goal of this Agreement is to obtain mutual agreement for the provision of information and communication between the Service Provider and customer. The objective of this Agreement is to: • Provide clear reference to service ownership, accountability, roles and responsibilities. • Present clear, concise and measurable description of service provision to the customer. • Match perceptions of the expected service provision with actual service support and delivery.
