Consultative Committees. (1) The parties agree that employees should be consulted about decisions which may affect their employment or welfare, and that meaningful consultation with affected employees leads to improved organisational outcomes.
(2) In recognition of clause 9(1), the employer will have a joint union/employer ACC. The ACC will be used to facilitate consultation on a broad range of issues, including but not limited to discussion of matters arising from this Agreement such as:
(a) Workload Management (Part 16);
(b) Organisational Change and Restructuring (Part 7.4);
(c) Training (Part 3);
(d) Union Encouragement (Part 12);
(e) Work/Life Balance (Part 20);
(f) Organisational matters such as the review of, changes to or introduction of new workforce management policies;
(g) Fair Career Paths (Part 17);
(h) Improving Gender Equity (Part 19); and
(i) Cultural Awareness activities and training (Part 5).
(3) The ACC may agree to establish standing committees, sub-committees, or other additional consultative structures (such as regional or local CCs) with terms of reference agree between the parties.
(4) CC forums will allow for consultation, engagement and dispute resolution directly between affected employees (through their union delegates to the committee/forum) and the relevant decision-makers.
(5) Each employer will develop, in consultation with the relevant unions, a framework for the conduct of consultation within the employer within six months of the date of operation of this Agreement. This framework should take into account the organisational structure of the employer, the different parties that should be involved in consultative processes, and the interaction between various consultative mechanisms, including the provision of data (consisting of employee name, job title, work location (including floor level where possible), anticipated effect, rationale for change and potential timeframes) where relevant.
(6) This Agreement, through various provisions, allocates a number of roles and responsibilities to the ACC and CCs which the employer will ensure occurs in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the relevant forum’s Terms of Reference. The parties to this Agreement agree to review and update the Terms of Reference template for the ACC/CCs within six months of the date of certification of this Agreement.
Consultative Committees. 10.1 In relation to matters of general interest to the NTPS, the parties to this Agreement agree to utilise the PSCC established under the PSEM Act.
10.2 A CEO may establish consultative committees within their agency.
10.3 In relation to workplace issues, parties to the Agreement can request that the CEO establish a consultative committee as a forum for consultation.
Consultative Committees. 15.1 In relation to matters of general interest to the NTPS, the parties to this Agreement agree to utilise the PSCC established under the PSEM Act.
15.2 In relation to workplace issues, the CEO will establish a consultative committee as a forum for consultation. The functions of the consultative committee are set out in Schedule 3 - Education Consultative Committee.
15.3 In workplaces with more than 10 employees a principal or manager may establish a workplace consultative committee to provide a consultation mechanism for matters that are covered by this Agreement that have not been able to be resolved through other mechanisms such as a general staff meeting.
15.4 The principal or manager may establish the workplace consultative committee on:
a) their own initiative; or
b) a request from an employee.
15.5 The purpose of the workplace consultative committee is to provide a forum to assist principals or managers and employees to develop an effective resolution of workplace issues in a collaborative manner.
Consultative Committees. This clause notes the: • Role of the Public Sector Consultative Council (which is established under the PSEM Act and its regulations) for the discussion of matters of general interest for the NTPS; • Education Consultative Committee, which is referenced in Schedule 3 of the proposed enterprise agreement; and • Capacity to establish workplace consultative committees in workplaces with more than 10 employees. This is clause 13 in the current agreement.
Consultative Committees. 10.1 There will be a National Consultative Committee and Meat Consultative Committee to discuss and consult on:
(a) the implementation and operation of this Agreement; and
(b) proposed changes within the department.
10.2 The consultative committees will consist of management and employee representatives.
Consultative Committees. (1) Consultative Committees may be established, to advise and make recommendations to the Company on the issues mentioned in this clause and other issues as agreed. The terms of reference of the committee will be determined by the Company.
(2) A Consultative Committee shall consist of management representatives and elected employee representatives.
(3) Consultative Committees shall be formed in the first instance to make recommendations to the Company on: stock damage absenteeism safety and accident rates
Consultative Committees. 57.1 In relation to matters of general interest to the NTPS, the Parties to this Agreement agree to utilise the PSCC established under the PSEM Act.
57.2 In relation to workplace issues, the CEO may establish a consultative committee as a forum for consultation.
57.3 In relation to sub-clause 57.2, the Joint Industrial Relations meetings provide a forum to discuss industrial relations matters at an Agency wide (ie non-local) level.
Consultative Committees. 14.1 Either party may request an annual joint consultative committee to discuss general employment related issues relevant to Jacana Energy.
14.2 In relation to workplace issues, the CEO may establish a consultative committee as a forum for consultation.
Consultative Committees. 27.1 The parties to the Agreement are committed to a collaborative effective working relationship to enhance workplace efficiency and productivity.
27.2 A consultative committee representative of the Council’s workforce will be maintained. The committee will include two employees nominated by the USU, one employee nominated by each of DEPA and the LGEA, two staff representatives elected by staff and management representatives nominated by the General Manager. An officer of each union may participate in all committee meetings. The committee shall meet regularly as it determines, but not more often than monthly.
27.3 The purposes of the committee are to: • xxxxxx constructive relations between employees, management and Unions; • openly discuss and consider significant workplace issues; • review operational performance and effectiveness; • make recommendations and observations for management consideration; • achieve collaboration and consensus.
Consultative Committees. In relation to matters of general interest to the NTPS, the parties to this Agreement agree to utilise the PSCC established under the PSEM Act.
