Office of Inspector General Investigative Findings Expert Review In accordance with Senate Bill 799, Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., if Texas Government Code, Section 531.102(m-1)(2) is applicable to this Contract, Contractor affirms that it possesses the necessary occupational licenses and experience.
Engagement of Independent Review Organization Within 60 days after the Effective Date, Xx. Xxxxxx shall engage an individual or entity, such as an accounting, auditing, or consulting firm (hereinafter “Independent Review Organization” or “IRO”), to perform the reviews listed in this Section III.C. The applicable requirements relating to the IRO are outlined in Appendix A to this IA, which is incorporated by reference.
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES 3.1 The Architect’s Basic Services consist of those described in this Article 3 and include usual and customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Services not set forth in this Article 3 are Supplemental or Additional Services.
Appointment of Key Sub-Contractors The Supplier shall ensure that all Sub-Contracts contain a provision: requiring the Supplier to pay any undisputed sums which are due from it to the Sub-Contractor within a specified period not exceeding thirty (30) days from the receipt of a valid invoice; requiring that any invoices submitted by a Sub-Contractor shall be considered and verified by the Supplier in a timely fashion and that undue delay in doing so shall not be sufficient justification for failing to regard an invoice as valid and undisputed; requiring the Sub-Contractor to include in any Sub-Contract which it in turn awards suitable provisions to impose, as between the parties to that Sub-Contract, requirements to the same effect as those required by sub-clauses 5.17.1 and 5.17.2 directly above; and conferring a right to the Customer to publish the Supplier’s compliance with its obligation to pay undisputed invoices within the specified payment period. The Supplier shall pay any undisputed sums which are due from it to a Sub-Contractor within thirty (30) days from the receipt of a valid invoice. Any invoices submitted by a Sub-Contractor to the Supplier shall be considered and verified by the Supplier in a timely fashion. Undue delay in doing so shall not be sufficient justification for the Supplier failing to regard an invoice as valid and undisputed. Notwithstanding any provision of Clauses 9.2 (Confidentiality) and 13 (Publicity, Media and Official Enquiries) if the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Supplier has failed to pay an undisputed Sub-Contractor’s invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt, or the Customer otherwise discovers the same, the Customer shall be entitled to publish the details of the late or non-payment (including on Government websites and in the press).
Education and Specialized Knowledge Preferably secondary school graduation; a good working knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations; a good knowledge of safety rules and regulations as they pertain to the driving and/or operation of the vehicles, equipment and machinery involved; preferably graduation from a defensive driving course and/or a recognized training program in the driving and operation of commercial type vehicle or heavy equipment.
Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions.
Independence of Contractors The Authority shall retain the Contractor as an independent contractor, and the Contractor hereby accepts such independent contractor relationship, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of employer and employee between the Authority and the Contractor or any of its employees or agents. The Contractor, its employees and subcontractors, shall be deemed at all times and for all purposes to be independent contractors. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that all payments by the Authority to the Contractor shall be made without deduction for federal, state or local income taxes, social security taxes and similar items, and that the Contractor shall be solely responsible to report income under this Agreement to the Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate taxing authorities and to pay such taxes (including, without limitation, being solely responsible to make periodic estimated payments of such taxes in accordance with applicable law). The Contractor further acknowledges and agrees that all payments under this Agreement to the Contractor by the Authority shall be reported to the Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate taxing authorities on Form 1099 (or equivalent or replacement forms). Finally, the Authority acknowledges that the manner and means of producing the Products and Services described in Exhibit A are under the control and at the discretion of the Contractor.
Professional Engineering and Architect’s Services Professional Engineering and Architect’s Services are not permitted to be provided under this Agreement. Texas statutes prohibit the procurement of Professional Engineering and Architect’s Services through a cooperative agreement.
Traditional Medicine Cooperation 1. The aims of Traditional Medicine cooperation will be: (a) to build on existing agreements or arrangements already in place for Traditional Medicine cooperation; and (b) to promote information exchanges on Traditional Medicine between the Parties. 2. In pursuit of the objectives in Article 149 (Objectives), the Parties will encourage and facilitate, as appropriate, the following activities, including, but not limited to: (a) encouraging dialogue on Traditional Medicine policies and promotion of respective Traditional Medicine; (b) raising awareness of active effects of Traditional Medicine; (c) encouraging exchange of experience in conservation and restoration of Traditional Medicine; (d) encouraging exchange of experience on management, research and development for Traditional Medicine; (e) encouraging cooperation in the Traditional Medicine education field, mainly through training programs and means of communication; (f) having a consultation mechanism between the Parties' Traditional Medicine authorities; (g) encouraging cooperation in Traditional Medicine therapeutic services and products manufacturing; and (h) encouraging cooperation in research in the fields of Traditional Medicine in order to contribute in efficacy and safety assessments of natural resources and products used in health care.
Audits by The District and Correction of Accounts During the term of this Agreement and for a period of six (6) years following the termination of this Agreement, the District may begin an audit of Contractor’s provision of goods and/or services under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to retain and make available for inspection all of its records pertaining to its performance of this Agreement, including billing records and any banking records that may reflect proceeds from any transactions with the District, during the term of this Agreement and for at least six (6) years following the termination of this Agreement. If Contractor receives notice that The District is auditing its performance under this Agreement or litigation results from this Agreement, then Contractor agrees to retain and make available for inspection all of its records pertaining to its performance of this Agreement, including billing records and any banking records that may reflect proceeds from any transactions with the District, for an additional three (3) years following the conclusion of the audit or the entry of a final judgment in any such litigation and the final resolution of any possible appeals of a final judgment in any such litigation. If the District determines as result of its audit, that Contractor has failed to satisfy the invoicing or documentation requirements of this Agreement, has improperly billed the District for goods and/or services that were not actually provided, or has overcharged the District for goods and/or services that were actually provided by Contractor, then Contractor shall repay the District, without interest, for any improper payments or overpayments made by the District to Contractor within thirty (30) days of a written demand by the District. If Contractor fails to repay the District for any improper payments or overpayments within thirty (30) days of the District’s written demand, then Contractor will owe the District interest accrued daily at the rate of 7.0% per annum from the date of the District’s written demand until the improper payment and/or overpayment is repaid in full by Contractor. Conversely, if an audit initiated by the District reveals that the District owes additional compensation to Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, then the District will pay the additional compensation to Contractor, without interest, within thirty (30) days of the completion of its audit. If the District fails to pay Contractor for any additional compensation owed under this Agreement within thirty (30) days after completion of its audit, then the District will pay Contractor interest on the additional compensation accrued daily at the rate of 7.0% per annum from the date of the completion of the District’s audit.
