Common use of Delegate Support and Training/Engagement Clause in Contracts

Delegate Support and Training/Engagement. 2.7.1 Ministry managers and the PSA will work together in representative forums to explore ways of addressing local employment issues. 2.7.2 The Ministry recognises the valuable role which PSA delegates play. 2.7.3 The Ministry will support all employees who are elected as delegates by ensuring they receive the necessary sponsorship and support from their managers to be an effective delegate. PSA delegates are selected and deemed to be delegates solely by the PSA. The delegate is accountable to the PSA for delegate activity however the delegate is still accountable to their manager for the performance of their duties and for accounting for the time they spend on delegate duties. 2.7.4 Reasonable paid time, as agreed between the delegate’s manager and the delegate, will be provided for delegates to carry out their role effectively, where this time is within the delegates normal hours of work. This will include time for recruitment, to meet with members, other delegates and PSA officials, meeting new and potential members in the workplace, attending delegate training, representing members and attending regional and national PSA and union forums, as agreed between the Ministry and the PSA. Adequate forward notice of workplace absences will be provided by the delegate to their manager and approval for absences will be subject to the Ministry’s operational requirements. Release of delegates will not be unreasonably withheld. 2.7.5 Processes will be established and maintained to enable delegates and managers to meet regularly.

Delegate Support and Training/Engagement. 2.7.1 Ministry managers and the PSA will work together in representative forums to explore ways of addressing local employment issues. 2.7.2 The Ministry recognises the valuable role which PSA delegates play. 2.7.3 The Ministry will support all employees who are elected as delegates by ensuring they receive the necessary sponsorship and support from their managers to be an effective delegate. PSA delegates are selected and deemed to be delegates solely by the PSA. The delegate is accountable to the PSA for delegate activity however the delegate is still accountable to their manager for the performance of their duties and for accounting for the time they spend on delegate duties. 2.7.4 Reasonable paid time, as agreed between the delegate’s manager and the delegate, will be provided for delegates to carry out their role effectively, where this time is within the delegates delegate’s normal hours of work. This will include time for recruitment, to meet with members, other delegates and PSA officials, meeting new and potential members in the workplace, attending delegate training, representing members and attending regional and national PSA and union forums, as agreed between the Ministry and the PSA. Adequate forward notice of workplace absences will be provided by the delegate to their manager and approval for absences will be subject to the Ministry’s operational requirements. Release of delegates will not be unreasonably withheld. 2.7.5 Processes will be established and maintained to enable delegates and managers to meet regularly.

Delegate Support and Training/Engagement. 2.7.1 2.6.1 Ministry managers and the PSA will work together in representative forums to explore ways of addressing local employment issues. 2.7.2 2.6.2 The Ministry recognises the valuable role which PSA delegates play. 2.7.3 2.6.3 The Ministry will support all employees who are elected as delegates by ensuring they receive the necessary sponsorship and support from their managers to be an effective delegate. PSA delegates are selected and deemed to be delegates solely by the PSA. The delegate is accountable to the PSA for delegate activity however the delegate is still accountable to their manager for the performance of their duties and for accounting for the time they spend on delegate duties. 2.7.4 2.6.4 Reasonable paid time, as agreed between the delegate’s manager and the delegate, will be provided for delegates to carry out their role effectively, where this time is within the delegates delegate’s normal hours of work. This will include time for recruitment, to meet with members, other delegates and PSA officials, meeting new and potential members in the workplace, attending delegate training, representing members and attending regional and national PSA and union forums, as agreed between the Ministry and the PSA. Adequate forward notice of workplace absences will be provided by the delegate to their manager and approval for absences will be subject to the Ministry’s operational requirements. Release of delegates will not be unreasonably withheld. 2.7.5 2.6.5 Processes will be established and maintained to enable delegates and managers to meet regularly.