1.5 Precedence of Documents1.5.1 If there is any inconsistency between provisions of this <strong>Contract</strong>, a descending order ofprecedence shall be accorded to:a. the agreed terms of this document;b. the Statement of Services at Attachment B;c. Attachments, other than the Statement of Services at Attachment B; andd. any document incorporated by express reference as part of this <strong>Contract</strong>,so that the provision in the higher ranked document, to the extent of the inconsistency, shallprevail.1.6 Relationship of the parties1.6.1 The <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong>, its officers, employees, agents and Subcontractors shall not by virtue ofthis <strong>Contract</strong> be, or for any purpose be deemed to be, an employee, partner or agent of<strong>CrimTrac</strong>.1.6.2 The <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> shall not represent itself, and shall ensure that its officers, employees,agents and Subcontractors do not represent themselves, as being employees, partners oragents of <strong>CrimTrac</strong> or as having the power or authority to bind <strong>CrimTrac</strong>.1.6.3 The <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> agrees not to engage in any misleading or deceptive conduct in relationto the NPCS or conduct that is likely to mislead or deceive any person in relation to the NPCS.2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES2.1 <strong>CrimTrac</strong> Representative2.1.1 The <strong>CrimTrac</strong> Representative is responsible for administering this <strong>Contract</strong> on behalf of<strong>CrimTrac</strong>.2.1.2 The <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> shall comply with the reasonable directions of the <strong>CrimTrac</strong>Representative made within the scope of the administration of this <strong>Contract</strong>.2.1.3 If given verbally, a direction referred to in clause 2.1.2 shall be confirmed in writing withinfourteen (14) days.2.1.4 Unless otherwise specified in this <strong>Contract</strong>, the <strong>CrimTrac</strong> Representative shall have no authorityto waive any provision of, or release the <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> from its obligations under this<strong>Contract</strong> except in accordance with clause 8.1.2.2 Authorised Officer2.2.1 The <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> shall, on or before the Effective Date, nominate in writing an AuthorisedOfficer who will have the authority to represent the <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> for the purposes of this<strong>Contract</strong>.2.2.2 Any communication passed by <strong>CrimTrac</strong> to the Authorised Officer in accordance with clause 2.3shall be deemed to have been delivered to the <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong>.2.3 Notices2.3.1 Unless the contrary intention appears, any notice or communication under this <strong>Contract</strong> shallbe effective if it is delivered in writing to the <strong>CrimTrac</strong> Representative or the Authorised Officer,as the case may be, at the following address:UNCLASIFIED3
For <strong>CrimTrac</strong> at:Manager, Customer Relations and OperationsNational Police Checking Service<strong>CrimTrac</strong>496 Northbourne AvenueDICKSON ACT 2602GPO Box 1573CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02-6268-7900Fax: 02-6268-7989Email: nssgeneralenquiries@crimtrac.gov.auFor [INSERT ACCREDITED AGENCY LEGAL NAME] at:Position Title:Organisation:Address Line 1:Address Line 2:[insert][insert][insert][insert]Postal Address Line 1:[insert]Postal Address Line 2 (remove if same as postal address)Tel:Fax:Email:[insert][insert][insert]2.3.2 A notice or communication shall be deemed to have been delivered:a. if hand delivered, on delivery; orb. if sent by prepaid post, on the second Business Day after the date of posting (or on theseventh Business Day after the date of posting if posted to or from a place outsideAustralia); orc. if sent by facsimile, when the sender's facsimile system generates a messageconfirming successful transmission of the entire notice unless, within one (1) BusinessDay after the transmission, the recipient informs the sender that it has not receivedthe entire notice; ord. if sent by email, at the time recorded by the receiving email server.3 PROVISION OF THE SERVICES3.1 Compliance with <strong>Contract</strong>3.1.1 When performing activities in connection with this <strong>Contract</strong>, the <strong>Accredited</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> mustcomply, and must ensure that Authorised Officers and Personnel comply, with therequirements of this <strong>Contract</strong> (including any Attachments and documents incorporated intoUNCLASIFIED4