14. The Operational Contract Management Manual template (at Annex B) is intended to be developed shortly before or soon after the signature of the Contract and is a working document that is updated to reflect actual working practices as well as any changes to the Contract.
15. Although the template is drafted as if it were a single document it will probably be necessary to break the document down into discreet parts, or sub-manuals to become a suite of handbooks and guides; with each part focussing on a particular topic or aspect of the management of the contract.
16. The Operational Contract Management Manual (or the suite of documents that make up the guide) may be shared, or prepared jointly with the Contractor; in which case:
• the OCMM document(s) must clearly state that they are non-binding and that the Contract takes precedence in the event of any conflict or dispute with corresponding provisions in the Contract; and
• the Contract itself should include provisions that clarify the contractual and legal status of the Contract vis-à-vis the shared or jointly prepared OCMM.