Common use of Informal Dispute Resolution Guiding Principles Clause in Contracts

Informal Dispute Resolution Guiding Principles. Illinois EPA and Region 5 will ensure that program operations: • Recognize conflict as a normal part of the State/Federal relationship. • Approach disagreement as a mutual problem requiring efforts from both agencies to resolve disputes. • Approach the discussion as an opportunity to improve the product through joint efforts. • Aim for resolution at the staff level, while keeping management briefed. Seriously consider all issues raised but address them in a prioritized format to assure that sufficient time is allocated to the most significant issues. • Promptly disclose underlying assumptions, frames of reference and other driving forces. • Clearly differentiate positions and check understanding of content and process with all appropriate or affected parties to assure acceptance by all stakeholders. • Document discussions to minimize future misunderstandings. • Pay attention to time frames and/or deadlines and escalate quickly when necessary.

Informal Dispute Resolution Guiding Principles. Illinois EPA and Region 5 will ensure that program operations: • Recognize conflict as a normal part of the State/Federal relationship. • Approach disagreement as a mutual problem requiring efforts from both agencies to resolve disputes. • Approach the discussion as an opportunity to improve the product through joint efforts. • Aim for resolution at the staff level, while keeping management briefed. Seriously consider Consider all issues raised but address them in a prioritized format format, paying attention to time frames and/or deadlines, and escalate quickly when necessary to assure that sufficient time is allocated to the most significant issues. • Promptly disclose underlying assumptions, frames of reference and other driving forces. • Clearly differentiate positions and check understanding of content and process with all appropriate or affected parties to assure acceptance by all stakeholders. • Document discussions to minimize future misunderstandings. • Pay attention to time frames and/or deadlines and escalate quickly when necessary.

Informal Dispute Resolution Guiding Principles. Illinois EPA and Region 5 will ensure that program operations: • Recognize conflict as a normal part of the State/Federal relationship. . • Approach disagreement as a mutual problem requiring efforts from both agencies to resolve disputes. • Approach the discussion as an opportunity to improve the product through joint efforts. • Aim for resolution at the staff level, while keeping management briefed. Seriously consider all issues raised but address them in a prioritized format to assure that sufficient time is allocated to the most significant issues. • Promptly disclose underlying assumptions, frames of reference and other driving forces. • Clearly differentiate positions and check understanding of content and process with all appropriate or affected parties to assure acceptance by all stakeholders. • Document discussions to minimize future misunderstandings. • Pay attention to time frames and/or deadlines and escalate quickly when necessary.