Common use of Final Determination Clause in Contracts

Final Determination. The Commissioner or agency head shall consider or address in reaching his or her determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (i) and (ii) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (iii) and (iv) below, in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate. (i) The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate, fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit including, but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought. (ii) The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity. (iii) The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City. (iv) The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under (d) above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the Commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in (c) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the adverse impact such a penalty would have on such person or entity.

Final Determination. The Commissioner or agency head shall consider or address in reaching his or her other determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (i) and (ii) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (iii) and (iv) below, in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate. (i) The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate, fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit including, but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought. (ii) The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity. (iii) The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City. (iv) The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under (d) above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the Commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in (c) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the adverse impact such a penalty would have on such person or entity.

Final Determination. The Commissioner or agency head shall consider or address in reaching his or her other determination and in assessing an appropriate penalty the factors in paragraphs (i) and (ii) below. He or she may also consider, if relevant and appropriate, the criteria established in paragraphs (iii) and (iv) below, in addition to any other information which may be relevant and appropriate. (i) The party’s good faith endeavors or lack thereof to cooperate, fully and faithfully with any governmental investigation or audit including, but not limited to the discipline, discharge, or disassociation of any person failing to testify, the production of accurate and complete books and records, and the forthcoming testimony of all other members, agents, assignees or fiduciaries whose testimony is sought. (ii) The relationship of the person who refused to testify to any entity that is a party to the hearing, including, but not limited to, whether the person whose testimony is sought has an ownership interest in the entity and/or the degree of authority and responsibility the person has within the entity. (iii) The nexus of the testimony sought to the subject entity and its contracts, leases, permits or licenses with the City. (iv) The effect a penalty may have on an unaffiliated and unrelated party or entity that has a significant interest in an entity subject to penalties under (d) above, provided that the party or entity has given actual notice to the Commissioner or agency head upon the acquisition of the interest, or at the hearing called for in (c) above gives notice and proves that such interest was previously acquired. Under either circumstance the party or entity must present evidence at the hearing demonstrating the adverse impact such a penalty would have on such person or entity. Definitions Used In This Section 9.05. (i) The term "license" or "permit" as used in this Section 9.05 shall be defined as a license, permit, franchise or concession not granted as a matter of right.