Governance Group. The governance group will be responsible for ensuring that work is progressing according to these Terms of Reference. It will provide guidance and direction to the working group(s). It is expected to do this with cognisance of the wider educational context within which this work sits. It will undertake stakeholder engagement as relevant. This may include the establishment of a sector reference group of other stakeholders. The governance group is committed to developing constructive, respectful working relationships.
Governance Group. (a) The Governance Group will be skills-based to carry out its functions and responsibilities as outlined in Schedule 3. The initial Governance Group members are appointed for a term that will continue until the recommendations from the Review are approved by the Challenge Contractor and implemented. Any changes to the composition of the Governance Group must be notified to the Ministry within 7 days of the Governance Group and/or the Challenge Contractor being advised of them, whether arising from expiry of a term, resignation or removal (and if removal the reason for such). Any vacancies on the Governance Group may be filled by the Challenge Contractor by consensus of the Challenge Parties Group or, if consensus cannot be reached, following agreement by no less than 75% of the members of the Challenge Parties Group who are entitled to vote and who vote on the question. Voting may be in person or by proxy.
(b) The Governance Group will ensure Research and/or Related Activities are of a high standard and meet the expectations of the Ministry, the Science Board and the requirements of the NSC Investment Contract. Functions and responsibilities of the Governance Group are set out in Schedule 3.
(c) The composition of the Governance Group for any period subsequent to the Review will reflect the outcome of the Review and any requirements of the NSC Investment Contract. The Parties agree that the Governance Group should continue to reflect the need to contain members with strong experience in areas pertaining to science, industry, Māori, regulatory and must continue to be led by an independent chair approved by the Ministry.
(d) The Challenge Contractor remains accountable for overall delivery of the Challenge goals and has entered this Agreement with the Collaborating Organisations to deliver Challenge Programme Agreements under the NSC Investment Contract. Through this Collaboration Agreement the Parties acknowledge that day-to-day responsibility for the performance of the Challenge has been delegated by the Challenge Contractor, acting on behalf of the Parties, to the Governance Group.
(e) Terms of reference for the Governance Group, in the form set out in Schedule 3, are hereby agreed by the Parties and these terms of reference will act as the Governance Group’s guiding document. Any changes to these terms of reference will be approved by the Challenge Contractor following agreement by consensus or, if consensus cannot be reached, no less than 75% of the me...
Governance Group. 1. This Annex V shall observe the governance provided for in the Agreement.
Governance Group. 7.1 The purpose of the Governance Group is to collectively exercise control over this agreement and the data processed under it such that the Data Controllers remain Data Controllers in law. This includes overseeing, supporting and maintaining the lawful and secure sharing of information under this agreement.
7.2 The Governance Group shall comprise:
7.2.1 the representative nominated under clause 6.1 by each Partner Organisation that is not a GP practice.
7.2.2 one individual chosen by all the Partnership Organisations that are GP practices for each GP locality to represent those Partnership Organisations;
7.2.3 a patient representative of each GP locality, which the parties agree may be nominated by any of the Partner Organisations and appointed by the Governance Group.
7.3 Each Partnership Organisation (or group of GP practice Partnership Organisations representing a locality as the case may be) shall determine how to nominate its representative and the term and other conditions of that nomination.
7.4 The Governance Group shall meet at least every three months or at such other interval as the Governance Group shall determine.
7.5 The Governance Group shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
7.5.1 debate all proposed changes to the purpose and processing of data and submit these to all Data Controllers for consideration in accordance with clauses 7.8 and 7.9 of this agreement;
7.5.2 to approve additional Partner Organisations joining this agreement;
7.5.3 to determine whether a Partner Organisation shall cease to be a party to this agreement for a specific period of time or permanently for non- compliance;
7.5.4 to determine whether a Partner Organisation may derogate from or amend any requirement under this agreement;
7.5.5 to maintain an information conduit between the Partner Organisations;
7.5.6 to investigate breaches of the agreement and require Partner Organisations to take remedial actions;
7.5.7 to monitor each Partner Organisation’s compliance with this agreement. The Governance Group may request evidence of compliance with this agreement on written request to any Partner Organisation;
7.5.8 to approve any proposed amendment to the Software Contract that affects the information sharing arrangements (including for the avoidance of doubt any major system upgrades or changes that could impact the security of the system);
7.5.9 to approve common patient communication materials; and
7.5.10 to develop, review and maintain the agreement t...
