Common use of Classification Committees Clause in Contracts

Classification Committees. A. The initial decision whether or not to simply create a new classification or to initiate a change in an existing classification is within the sole discretion of the Municipality. Once such an initial decision is made, the provisions of this Section shall apply. Recommendations for classification wage rates will be based on industry standards. B. The Union and the Municipality shall establish an internal classification committee, as needed consisting of two (2) management representatives and two (2) IBEW representatives. The committee shall be charged with reviewing newly proposed job classifications or changes in existing classifications falling within the scope of this Agreement. A majority vote of the committee shall be controlling. The final reclassification recommendation will be forwarded to Employee Relations for recommendations or approval. If recommendations are made by Employee Relations they will be sent back to the committee for consideration. C. If the Classification Committee does not agree on the establishment of the new job classification or the proposed changes, the matter shall be submitted to the General Manager or Department Head and Chief Xxxxxxx to try and resolve the deadlock. If agreement cannot be reached status quo shall be maintained.

Classification Committees. A. The initial decision whether or not to simply create a new classification or to initiate a change in an existing classification is within the sole discretion of the Municipality. Once such an initial decision is made, the provisions of this Section shall apply. Recommendations for classification wage rates will be based on industry standards. B. The Union and the Municipality shall establish an internal classification committee, as needed consisting of two (2) management representatives and two (2) IBEW representatives. The committee shall be charged with reviewing newly proposed job classifications or changes in existing classifications falling within the scope of this Agreement. A majority vote of the committee shall be controlling. The final reclassification recommendation will be forwarded to Employee Relations Human Resources for recommendations or approval. If recommendations are made by Employee Relations Human Resources they will be sent back to the committee for consideration. C. If the Classification Committee does not agree on the establishment of the new job classification or the proposed changes, the matter shall be submitted to the General Manager or Department Head and Chief Xxxxxxx to try and resolve the deadlock. If agreement cannot be reached status quo shall be maintained.