Disputes Resolution Board Sample Clauses

Disputes Resolution Board. ‌ If any dispute arising under the Contract is not settled by agreement of the Parties pursuant to this Article 31, either Party may refer the dispute to the DRB; provided, however, that Contractor must refer the dispute to the DRB within 90 days from Authority issuing a decision pursuant to Article 31.2. A standing DRB will be established to assist in the resolution of dispute, including dispute arising out of the Work of this Contract. This Article 31 describes the purpose, procedure, function, and key features of the DRB. A three-party agreement, in the form provided in Schedule 10, shall be executed by Authority, Contractor and members of the DRB for the purpose of formalizing the creation of the DRB. The DRB will assist in and facilitate the timely and equitable resolution of dispute between Authority and Contractor in an effort to avoid delay in the progress of the Work and litigation. It is not intended for Authority or Contractor to default on their normal responsibility to amicably and fairly settle their differences by indiscriminately referring them to the DRB. Authority and Contractor shall attempt to resolve potential disputes without resorting to the DRB procedures. The DRB shall fairly and impartially consider disputes referred to it, and shall provide written decisions to Authority and Contractor to assist in the resolution of these disputes.