LIAISON MONITORING COMMITTEE By Paul Gibson, White Young Green

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LIAISON MONITORING COMMITTEEBy Paul Gibson,
White Young Green
6th Annual Conference Water Services National
Training Group Connemara Coast Hotel, Spiddal,
Co. Galway 12th September 2002
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Role of LMC

• Dealt with in Section 4 of the PMS
• Enabled by Standard Contract Documents
• Forum for Regular Constructive Discussion
• Harmonious Implementation of Contract
• Mechanism for Exchange of Information on
  Operational Matters
• Keep Employer and PSP informed
• Importance must not be underestimated
• Does not have an Executive Role in Contract

Only Employer Issues Instructions
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Origins

• DBO Projects in Ireland
• Dublin Ringsend
• Limerick Sludge
• Service Phase Contracts in Ireland
• Greystones WWTP
• Leixlip WWTP
• Practice on Similar Projects in Europe and USA

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Composition of LMC

• Director of Services or Nominee
• Senior Engineer
• PSP Operations Manager or Nominee
• Plant Manager

Employer Chairs and PSP Minutes
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Frequency of Meetings

• Monthly Recommended
• Longer Intervals by Agreement
• Never Exceed Three Months
• Special Meetings in Abnormal Circumstances

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Agenda for LMC Meetings

• Facility Management Plan

• Third Party Interfaces

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Facility Management Plan

• Provided by PSP with Tender
• Method Statement for Facility Housekeeping
• Cleaning, Painting, Landscaping, General
  Maintenance
• Condition Graded in MSR
• Condition Monitored
• Penalties Apply

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Interfaces with Third Parties

• Gardaí
• Health Boards
• Utility Providers
• Media

Discuss as Required
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Review

• Minutes Reviewed by ICA
• Frequency
• Correct Recording
• Attendance by Designated Members
• Agenda Compliance

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