Common use of Guiding Principles Clause in Contracts

Guiding Principles. ‌ The parties agree to the following principles: a. LHINs have a unique and important responsibility to manage local health care needs across the health system on behalf of the Government, including the delivery and management of home and community care services. b. The Minister acknowledges that the LHIN exercises powers and performs duties in accordance with its mandate. c. The Minister acknowledges that the LHIN plays a meaningful role in the development of the policies and programs of the Government, as well as in the implementation of those policies and delivery of programs. d. The Board acknowledges it is accountable, through the Minister, to the Legislative Assembly in exercising its mandate. Accountability is a fundamental principle to be observed in the management, administration and operations of the LHIN. The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to the Minister, through the Chair, for governance and oversight of the LHIN. e. As an agency of the Government, the LHIN conducts itself according to the management principles of the government. These principles include ethical behaviour; prudent; efficient, and lawful use of public resources; fairness; high quality service to the public; and openness and transparency to the extent allowed under law. f. The LHIN and the Ministry agree to avoid duplication of services wherever possible. g. The LHIN and the Ministry will work together in a mutually respectful manner.