Partnership Operations Board

13.2.  The monitoring and review of the operational performance of the Services will be the prime responsibility of the Partnership Operations Board.  The Service Provider and the Authority acknowledge the importance of having in place a forum for communication whereby any matters relating to the Services can be discussed between the parties, with a view to:

13.2.1.  ensuring the successful and efficient operation of the Services and this Agreement;

13.2.2.  ensuring the Authority complies with the Authority's Obligations;

13.2.3.  ensuring compliance with the duty of Best Value;

13.2.4.  reviewing the Service Provider's performance in the provision of the Services and the introduction of Further Services;

13.2.5.  considering operational issues, costs and the development of the Services; and

13.2.6.  avoiding Disputes or settling them without the need to invoke the mediation stages of the Dispute Resolution Procedure.

13.3.  The Partnership Operations Board shall meet and undertake the duties set out in Schedule 12 (Partnering Governance).