The Contracting Authority’s Clause Samples

The clause titled "The Contracting Authority’s" typically defines the rights, responsibilities, and powers of the entity entering into a contract as the contracting authority. It often outlines the authority’s ability to oversee, direct, or approve certain aspects of the contract, such as performance standards, deliverables, or compliance requirements. For example, it may specify the authority’s right to request reports, inspect work, or enforce contractual obligations. The core function of this clause is to clearly establish the scope of the contracting authority’s involvement and control, ensuring both parties understand the authority’s role and preventing disputes over decision-making or oversight during the contract’s execution.
The Contracting Authority’s right to stop the Services shall not give rise to any duty to exercise the right for the benefit of the A/E or any other party, and the Contracting Authority’s exercise or failure to exercise the right shall not prejudice any of the Contracting Authority’s other rights.
The Contracting Authority’s rights in relation to the parts of the deliverable that are based on free software 21
The Contracting Authority’s approval of any Consultant shall not relieve the CM of any liability for all acts and omissions of such Consultant. The CM shall be fully responsible and liable for any such acts or omissions of the Consultant.
The Contracting Authority’s. Call Off Contract shall stipulate a unique number for order and invoice referencing. Contracting Authorities may stipulate with each Call Off Contract separate lines where costs are attributable to more than one budget holder.