10.6 Non-financial intergovernmental agreements

Unless otherwise specified, non-financial intergovernmental agreements remain the responsibility of the portfolio Ministers and their agencies.

The process for negotiation and approval of non-financial agreements, such as intergovernmental agreements, non-financial bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding 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.

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 DPC as soon as possible.