Consultation Stage Sample Clauses

The Consultation Stage clause establishes a formal process for parties to discuss and attempt to resolve disputes or issues before pursuing more formal remedies such as litigation or arbitration. Typically, this clause requires the parties to meet, exchange information, and negotiate in good faith within a specified timeframe after a dispute arises. By mandating this preliminary step, the clause encourages open communication and can help resolve disagreements efficiently, potentially saving time and costs associated with more adversarial proceedings.
Consultation Stage. 16.03.01 An employee, Employer representative or Union representative may initiate consultation if a dispute is not resolved through problem-solving, or an employee or representative believes problem-solving will not resolve the dispute. 16.03.02 A request for consultation shall be submitted in writing within ten
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Consultation Stage. If an issue is not resolved by problem solving, or is not believed to be suited for problem solving, any directly affected individual or the Association or College, may refer the issue to the consultation stage. The matter will be submitted in writing, to the Executive Director, Human Resources or to the Association President. This request should be made within working days of the date that gave rise to the issue, or the issue reasonably came to the attention of the affected individual requesting consultation and will include the details of the issue. Once the request is received, Human Resources will schedule a meeting of the people essential to resolving the issue (as determined by the Parties), within working days. One facilitator will be assigned by each of Human Resources and the Association. The facilitators will assist and encourage the individuals in respectful discussion, defining the issue, information sharing, exploration of interests, potential options and achieving mutually satisfying solutions. All notes taken during the consultation process are confidential and without prejudice to the legal or contractualrights of the Parties. The parties will endeavor to conclude the consultation process within working days. At any time any party can conclude consultation by providing written notice to Human Resources or the Association.
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Related to Consultation Stage

  • Consultation 10.1 The Employer agrees to consult the Employee timeously where the exercising of its powers will have amongst others- 10.1.1 A direct effect on the performance of any of the Employee’s functions; 10.1.2 Commit the Employee to implement or to give effect to a decision made by the Employer; and 10.1.3 A substantial financial effect on the Employer. 10.2 The Employer agrees to inform the Employee of the outcome of any decisions taken pursuant to the exercise of powers contemplated in clause 12.1 as soon as is practicable to enable the Employee to take any necessary action with delay.

  • Consultation Process (a) Unless the expedited process in clause 3.4 applies, the Operator must follow the process set out below for consulting on a proposal to amend this agreement. (b) The notice to be published under clause 3.2(b)(ii) must invite Members and other interested persons to submit written comments on the proposal to the Operator on or before a date specified in the notice (which must be at least 20 Business Days after the date of the notice). (c) If the Operator considers it appropriate having regard to issues raised in submissions, it may undertake further consultation on specified issues or alternative proposals, and the notice and minimum time periods in paragraph (b) apply to that further consultation. (d) The Operator must publish its decision on the proposal on its website within 20 Business Days after the closing date for submissions under paragraph (b) or (d) as applicable. The decision must: (i) summarise any comments received on the proposal; (ii) set out the proposed amendment to be made (if any); (iii) if the proposed amendment is materially different from the original proposal, describe how and why the proposal has been revised; (iv) if the decision is to make a proposed amendment then specify the day on which the amendment is to take effect; and (v) if the decision is against making any proposed amendment, state that the proposal has been rejected and give reasons for the rejection. (e) At least 15 Business Days before the day on which any amendment is to take effect, or an earlier date fixed by this agreement in any particular case, the Operator must: (i) notify all Members and the AER of the amendment; and (ii) publish the amendment and the amended Exchange Agreement on its website. (f) In determining whether or not to make an amendment under this provision, the Operator must take into account all relevant and material comments that it receives by the closing date for comments and may take into account any comments it receives after that date.

  • Consultations A Party may request in writing consultations with the other Party with respect to any matter referred to in Article 174 (Scope of Application).

  • Negotiation Committee (A) The Union may designate certain employees to serve on its Negotiation Committee, and such employees will be granted administrative leave to attend negotiating sessions with the state. No employee shall be credited with more than the number of hours in the employee's regular workday for any day the employee is in negotiations. The agency shall not reimburse employees for travel, meals, lodging, or any expense incurred in connection with attendance at negotiating sessions. (B) No more than one employee shall be selected from the same work unit at any one time, nor shall the selection of an employee unduly hamper the operations of the work unit.

  • Negotiation Teams Neither party in any negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the bargaining representatives of the other party. The parties mutually pledge that their representatives will be clothed with all necessary authority and power to make proposals, counterproposals and to reach tentative agreement on items being negotiated. The parties realize the Agreement shall only be effective subject to the ratification of the BTU-ESP and the School Board. The Negotiation/Labor Management team shall consist of no more than six