Framework for Joint Decision Making Sample Clauses

Framework for Joint Decision Making. The Parties agree that: i. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement: a. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System will inform but not replace or supersede the land management and other responsibilities of the Parties. b. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System will not supersede the legal rights and responsibilities of private and public landowners. Nothing in this Agreement compels the Parties to amend their existing planning policies and regulations governing the lands within, between and proximate to the EcoPark System in order to meet the objectives of this Agreement. c. Each Party will determine how EcoPark System matters and decisions link to its internal organizational and decision-making structure, including consultation with and approvals from its Board or Council. d. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to derogate from the decision-making structure of each Party’s organization, and accordingly, the Parties acknowledge that members of the Governing Council and Management Committee may be required to seek approvals from their Board or Council from time-to-time. e. If a decision is made by the Parties which does not have unanimous support, then the dissenting Party(ies) may opt out of the action or subject matter of such decision but otherwise may continue its participation in the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System. ii. A Governing Council will be established for the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System subject to the following: a. The Governing Council will consist of one senior decision-maker or elected official from each of the Parties, or their explicit designates. Each Governing Council member shall be in a position to readily obtain authorization from their home organization, if required, to make decisions and commitments on behalf of that organization, including, inter alia, decisions with financial, human resource or legal implications. b. Subject to Section 4.2i above, the Governing Council will have authority for decisions concerning governance and strategic planning for the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System, matters with legal or significant financial implications, and other matters identified by the Governing Council at its discretion. c. Each Party will determine the mechanisms and processes by which Governing Council matters and decisions are taken through its internal organizational and decision-making structure, including its Board or Council.