3.6 Maintaining open communications is key to ensuring that both parties continue to work in an effective manner. This will require good lines of communication to be established where both sides know who can make decisions and commitments. It does not preclude the informal communications which co-location of an authority and contractor's staff will encourage. Open communication is not just about lines of communication but also the ability of each partner to be open and honest with each other. This requires both sides to avoid seeking to blame each other for problems which arise. It also requires that each side should be open about all financial aspects of the project.