Common use of Mechanisms for implementation Clause in Contracts

Mechanisms for implementation. The MRA should state: • the rules and procedures to be used to monitor and enforce the provisions of the agreement; • the mechanisms for dialogue and administrative cooperation • between the parties; • the means of arbitration for disputes under the MRA. As a guide to the treatment of individual applicants, the MRA should include details on: • the focal point of contact in each party for information on all issues relevant to the application (name and address of competent authorities, licensing formalities, information on additional requirements which need to be met in the host country etc.); • the length of procedures for the processing of applications by the relevant authorities of the host country; • the documentation required of applicants and the form in which it should be presented and any time limits for applications; • acceptance of documents and certificates issued in the country of origin in relation to qualifications and licensing; • the procedures of appeal to or review by the relevant authorities; • any fees that might be reasonably required. The MRA should also include the following commitments: • that requests about the measures will be promptly dealt with; • that adequate preparation time will be provided where necessary; • that any exams or tests will be arranged with reasonable periodicity; • that fees to applicants seeking to take advantage of the terms of the MRA will be in proportion to the cost to the host country or organisation; • that information on any assistance programmes in the host country for practical training, and any commitments of the host country in that context be supplied.