Common use of Partnership arrangements Clause in Contracts

Partnership arrangements. 4.1 The Partners have agreed that with effect from the Commencement Date they will operate the following arrangements:- 4.1.1 the establishment of a Pooled Fund (as detailed in this Agreement) to be administered by the Host Authority; 4.1.2 Each Partner to retain statutory responsibility in relation to their respective Care Home Accommodation Functions. For the avoidance of any doubt, each Partner shall be responsible for all costs associated with its provision of the Services and/or individuals placed by the relevant Partner in accordance with its Care Home Accommodation Functions. 4.1.3 Denbighshire County Council (“DCC”) shall act as the Host Authority during the Initial Term of this Agreement. Should the Agreement be extended in accordance with the provisions of clause 3.1 the Partners shall decide unanimously, prior to the expiry of the Initial Term and, where appropriate, any further extended 12 month periods, that either (i) DCC continues to act as Host Authority for the duration of the extended term concerned or (ii) which Partner shall act as the replacement Host Authority in respect of the extended term concerned. 4.1.4 Nothing in this Agreement shall prejudice or affect the Partners in the exercise of their functions as public bodies or in any other capacity.