9.8 Non-financial intergovernmental agreements
Unless otherwise specified, non-financial intergovernmental agreements remain the responsibility of the portfolio Ministers and their agencies.
9.8.1 Non-financial agreements (such as intergovernmental agreements, non-financial bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding)
The process for negotiation and approval of non-financial agreements will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the agreement’s broader economic and policy impacts. Agencies should seek advice from DPC on these agreements as soon as possible.
9.8.2 Agency Level Agreements
The process for financial and non-financial agreements which are to be signed by agency officials will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the agreement’s broader economic and policy impacts. Agencies are encouraged to seek advice on these agreements from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) as soon as possible.