Common use of Consideration of applications Clause in Contracts

Consideration of applications. (1) This clause applies if the DHB receives: (a) an application from the PHO to provide Services in a Secondary Geographical Area; or (b) an application from a PHO that is contracted with another DHB to provide Services in the DHB's Primary Geographical Area. (2) The DHB must consider the application and, in particular, must: (a) work collaboratively with the other DHB to make a decision on the application, and attempt to reach a common position on whether the application should be approved or declined; (b) have and consistently apply a transparent decision-making framework in respect of all applications it receives; (c) if the DHB considers it is appropriate, consult other PHOs on the application; (d) make a decision on the application no later than 20 Business Days after having received the application; and (e) if the application is declined, provide the applicant PHO with the reasons for the decision. (3) For the purposes of this clause, an application will be declined if either DHB to which the application relates declines the application.

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