Informality. A minor defect or variation of a Bid or proposal from the exact requirements of the Invitation to Bid or the Request for Proposal which does not affect the price, quality, quantity or delivery schedule for the Goods and Services being procured.
Informality. A minor defect or variation of a Bid or proposal from the exact requirements of the Invitation or the Request for Proposal which does not affect the price, quality, quantity or delivery schedule for the goods and services being procured.
Informality. The Office of the Ombuds shall be a resource for informal dispute resolution and mediation services. The Office of the Ombuds shall not investigate, arbitrate, adjudicate or in any other way participate in any internal or external formal process or action. The Office of the Ombuds does not keep records for the College, and shall not create or maintain documents or records for the College about individual cases. Use of the Office of the Ombuds will be voluntary and not a required step in any grievance, formal complaint process or College policy.
Informality. Faculty ombudspersons, as an informal resource, do not participate in any formal adjudicative or administrative procedure related to concerns brought to their attention and will not retain individual records for subsequent formal proceedings, nor will they serve as a witness or offer testimony in any formal proceeding. Faculty ombudspersons shall be resources for informal dispute resolution only. All consultations are conducted “off the record” and do not constitute notice to the university. Use of a faculty ombudsperson's services shall be voluntary. NEUTRALITY: Faculty ombudspersons, as designated neutrals, remain unaligned and impartial and do not engage in any situation that could create a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest occurs when an ombudsperson's private interests, real or perceived, supersede or compete with a dedication to the neutral and independent role. When a conflict of interest exists, a faculty ombudsperson shall take all steps necessary to disclose and/or avoid the conflict. Faculty ombudspersons do not take sides on an issue nor represent or advocate on behalf of any party. Rather, it is the role of a faculty ombudsperson to consider the facts, rights, interests, and safety of all parties involved in a search for a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to a problem. CONFIDENTIALITY: Faculty ombudspersons hold all communications with those seeking assistance in strict confidence and do not disclose confidential communications unless given permission to do so. Confidentiality cannot be waived by any party. The only exception to this privilege of confidentiality is where a faculty ombudsperson becomes privy to information indicating that criminal activity has taken place or indicating intent of an individual to commit harm to self or another.
Informality. The Faculty Ombuds shall be a resource for informal dispute resolution only. All consultations are conducted “off the record” and maydo not constitute legal notice to the University. Persons wanting to establish “legal notice” to the university should contact an administrator or administrative office, or he/she should initiate a formal proceeding. The Faculty Ombuds will provide information about whomon who to contact and how to use administrative or grievance procedures for persons wanting to establish a formal record or who want formal consideration of their complaint. Individuals using the services of an ombuds retain their rights to all formal procedures ordinarily available to them. The Faculty Ombuds shall not formally investigate, arbitrate, adjudicate or in any other way participate in any internal or external formal process or action. Use of the Faculty Ombuds shall be voluntary and is not a required step in any grievance process or University policy. The Faculty Ombuds will not retain individual records for subsequent formal proceedings, unless required by law or university policy, nor will he/shethey serve as a witness or offer testimony in any formal proceeding, unless required by law or university policy.
Informality. The Office of Ombuds Services will be a resource for informal dispute resolution only. The Office of Ombuds Services does not participate in any formal adjudicative or administrative procedure related to concerns brought to its attention. The Office of Ombuds Services will not formally investigate, arbitrate, adjudicate or in any other way participate in any internal or external formal process or action. Use of the Office of Ombuds Services will be voluntary and not a required step in any grievance process or South Texas College policy.
Informality. The Ombuds, as an informal alternative dispute resolution resource, shall not make binding decisions, mandate policies, or formally adjudicate issues for the University. The Ombuds shall not participate in any formal investigative or adjudicative procedures. Formal investigations should be conducted by others. When a formal investigation is requested, the Ombuds shall refer individuals to the appropriate office or individual. The Ombuds supplements, but does not replace, any formal investigatory or adjudication channels. Use of the Office of the Ombuds shall be voluntary, and not a required step in any grievance process or University policy.
Informality. The Ombudsman, as an informal resource, does not participate in any formal adjudicative or administrative procedure related to concerns brought to his/her attention. xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Rev. 1/07 IOA STANDARDS OF PRACTICE P R E A M B L E The IOA Standards of Practice are based upon and derived from the ethical principles stated in the IOA Code of Ethics. Each Ombudsman office should have an organizational Charter or Terms of Reference, approved by senior management, articulating the principles of the Ombudsman function in that organization and their consistency with the IOA Standards of Practice. S TA N D A R D S O F P R A C T I C E INDEPENDENCE
Informality. The Ombudsperson will be a resource for informal dispute resolution only. The Ombudsperson will not formally investigate, arbitrate, adjudicate or in any other way participate in any internal or external formal process or action. Use of the Ombudsperson will be voluntary and not a required step in any grievance process or University policy.
Informality. The mediator(s) do not provide legal services, advice, or counseling. Mediation participants may access formal administrative and legal processes outside of mediation. The UNM Internal Audit Department, Office of Equal Opportunity, and Compliance Office are the central intake agencies for formal complaints. Because Ombuds Services is an informal and confidential office, the mediator(s) do not receive notice of formal complaints on behalf of the University. A mediated agreement, oral, written, or otherwise, is not a legal contract between the participants or with UNM. Any agreement reached in mediation should informally guide participants on how to move forward. Participants with concerns about how a mediated agreement is being followed are encouraged to return to Ombuds Services for Staff for a follow-up visit and/or mediation.
