Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of the Agency is essential for the Minister to meet his/her responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the Agency. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors to be kept informed of the government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the Agency’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, therefore, agree that:
a. The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters, that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of his/her responsibilities.
b. The Minister will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the government that may impact on the Agency’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on the Agency.
c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communication strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions.
d. The Minister and the Chair will meet at least annually, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the Agency’s mandate, management and operations.
e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO will meet on a regular basis, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Agency’s mandate and the efficient operation of the Agency, and the provision of services by the Ministry to the Agency, if applicable. The Deputy Minister and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting the Agency’s management or operations.
f. The Agency and Ministry will adhere to the Public Communications Protocol established by the Ministry.
Communications and Issues Management.
a. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of the LHIN is essential for the Minister to meet the Minister’s responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the LHIN. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair to be kept informed of Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the LHIN’s mandate and functions.
b. The parties, therefore, agree as follows:
(i) The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events and issues that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of the Minister’s responsibilities.
(ii) The Minister will consult with the Chair, as appropriate, on broad Government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government that may impact on the LHIN’s mandate or functions.
(iii) The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communications strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions.
(iv) The Minister and the Chair will meet at least annually, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the LHIN’s mandate, management and operations.
(v) The Deputy Minister and the CEO will meet as needed to discuss issues relating to the efficient operation of the LHIN and the provision of services by the Ministry to the LHIN.
(vi) The LHIN and Ministry will adhere to the Information Exchange, Communications and Issues Management Protocol between MOHLTC Communications and Marketing Division (CMD) and the LHIN set out in Appendix 2 to this MOU.
Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of HSSOntario is essential for the Minister to meet the MOU’s responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of HSSOntario. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board to be kept informed of the Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect HSSOntario’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board, therefore, agree that:
a. The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of the Minister’s responsibilities.
b. The Minister will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad Government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government that may impact on HSSOntario’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on HSSOntario.
c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communication strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions.
d. The Minister and the Chair will meet annually or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of HSSOntario’s mandate, management and operations.
e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO will meet as needed or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Board’s mandate and the efficient operation of HSSOntario. The DM and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting HSSOntario’s management or operations.
f. HSSOntario and the Ministry will adhere to the Information Exchange, Communications, and Issues Management Protocol set out in Appendix 4 to this MOU for ongoing issues management.
Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of the Board is essential for the Minister to meet his responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the Board. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair to be kept informed of the government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the Board’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair, therefore, agree that:
Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of the Agency is essential for the Minister to meet his/her responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the Agency. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors to be kept informed of the Government initiatives and broad policy directions that may affect the Agency’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair on behalf of the Board of Directors, therefore, agree that:
a. The Chair will keep the Minister advised, in a timely manner, of all planned events or issues, including contentious matters, that concern or can be reasonably expected to concern the Minister in the exercise of his/her responsibilities, with the exception of content matters, specifically related to programming, editorial choices or journalistic independence.
b. The Minister will consult with the Chair in a timely manner, as appropriate, on broad Government policy initiatives or legislation being considered by the Government that may impact on the Agency’s mandate or functions, or which otherwise will have a significant impact on the Agency.
c. The Minister and the Chair will consult with each other on public communication strategies and publications. They will keep each other informed of the results of stakeholder and other public consultations and discussions.
d. The Minister and the Chair will meet at least annually, or as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the fulfillment of the Agency’s mandate, management and operations.
e. The Deputy Minister and the CEO and/or Chair will stay in regular communication, and meet as requested by either party, to discuss issues relating to the delivery of the Board’s mandate and the efficient operation of the Agency. The Deputy Minister and the CEO shall provide timely information and advice to each other concerning significant matters affecting the Agency’s management or operations.
f. The Agency and Ministry will adhere to the Public Communications Protocol on Contentious Issues set out in Appendix 3 to this MOU for ongoing issues management.
Communications and Issues Management. The parties to this MOU recognize that the timely exchange of information on the operations and administration of the Tribunal is essential for the Minister to meet the Minister’s responsibilities for reporting and responding to the Legislative Assembly on the affairs of the Tribunal. The parties also recognize that it is essential for the Chair to be kept informed of the government initiatives and policy directions that may affect the Tribunal’s mandate and functions. The Minister and the Chair, therefore, agree that:
Communications and Issues Management. Notwithstanding the above OA1’s, OA2’s, Clerk 3’s and Clerk Stenographer 3’s will form seniority units as follows:
(a) Clerical/accounting
