THE ACCOUNTABLE BODY Clause Samples
THE ACCOUNTABLE BODY. 4.1 The Parties (acting severally) have agreed, with effect from the Commencement Date, Gwynedd Council will act as the Accountable Body responsible for discharging the Parties' obligations in relation to the Growth Deal pursuant to and in accordance with this Agreement for and on behalf of the Parties and Gwynedd Council agrees to act in that capacity subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.2 If the Accountable Body defaults and the Agreement is terminated in respect of it pursuant to Clause 2.3 (Commencement, Duration and Termination) or the Accountable Body withdraws pursuant to Clause 15 (Withdrawal), then the replacement Accountable Body will be appointed by the Joint Committee and the withdrawing or, as applicable, defaulting Accountable Body will not have the right to vote in regard to any such appointment.
4.3 Where a replacement Accountable Body is appointed pursuant to Clause 4.2 above, any reference to Gwynedd Council (in its capacity as the initial Accountable Body) shall be read with reference to the replacement Accountable Body.
4.4 The Accountable Body shall act as the Accountable Body and shall receive:-
4.4.1 any HMT Contribution from the Welsh Government for and on behalf of the Parties;
4.4.2 the Parties Contribution; and
4.4.3 any other funding that may be received from time to time specifically in respect of the Growth Deal and which is for the benefit of all Parties, and shall hold and manage such HMT Contribution, Parties Contribution and such other funding in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
THE ACCOUNTABLE BODY. 3.1 The Accountable Body has agreed to act as the accountable body for the EC LAG in accordance with the Leader Funding Agreement (at Appendix 4).
3.2 The Accountable Body has appointed and will act through an “Authorised Officer”.
3.3 The Authorised Officer will be entitled to attend the meetings of the EC LAG (or appoint a deputy) and ask questions but will have no voting rights. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Rural Regeneration Manager Place Strategy Directorate Economic Growth Cheshire West and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Borough Council ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, CH1 2NP Tel: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Mob: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Email: ellie.▇▇▇▇▇▇ @▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇
3.4 The Accountable Body will have the following responsibilities: to put into place adequate governance arrangements, which must be clearly documented and agreed with the EC LAG and shall be signed and dated by Chair of the LAG; to submit the governance documentation to RPA Rural Development for approval with the first Delivery Plan, and any subsequent changes must be approved by RPA Rural Development Directorate; to enter into Funding Agreement with RPA RD; to prepare and submit annual Delivery Plans and Attestation Reports; to ensure that as many sectors of the community as possible can contribute to the delivery of the LDS; to provide advice and technical support to the LAG on RDPE policies and processes, and in particular advise the LAG on issues of eligibility and compliance, including conflicts of interest; to provide advice and support to project applicants to enable them to submit eligible applications for funding which meet the LDS priorities and objectives; to process applications for funding, and undertake appraisals of them; to ensure that projects selected for support: o meet eligibility criteria (subject to undertaking an initial eligibility check of outline application and RPA RD confirmation); o fit with the priorities of the LDS; and o undergo a transparent and compliant application and selection process. to enter into Grant Funding Agreements with approved projects, incorporating appropriate conditions in accordance with decisions made by the LAG and/or Executive Board; to manage projects’ performance against their funding agreements; to undertake project visits to verify progress and ensure compliance; to process grant claims and present these to RPA RD for authorisation and payment; to maintain project and programme records to audit standards, and make these available for audit ...
THE ACCOUNTABLE BODY. 13.1 The Accountable Body agrees to;
13.1.1 ensure decisions and activities of ▇▇▇▇▇ conform with legal requirements with regard to equalities, social value, environment, State Aid, procurement etc.
13.1.2 ensure that the funds are used appropriately, and in a manner that is consistent with the contents of the offer letter from government, where appropriate.
13.1.3 ensure that the ▇▇▇▇▇ assurance framework is adhered to.
13.1.4 maintain the official record of ▇▇▇▇▇ proceedings and holding copies of all relevant ▇▇▇▇▇ documents relating to funding allocated to the ▇▇▇▇▇.
13.1.5 ensure that there are arrangements in place for local audit of funding allocated by ▇▇▇▇▇ at least equivalent to those in place for local authority spend.
13.1.6 review all complaints received from members of the public relating to the Joint Committee; and
13.1.7 handle and respond to all Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations requests relating to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
13.2 Any issues may be raised, from time to time, by the Accountable Body, in its assurance role at the Committee Meetings.