FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE Clause Samples

The 'First Nations People' clause establishes the recognition and respect for the rights, interests, and cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples within the context of the agreement. It typically outlines obligations for parties to consult with, engage, or obtain consent from First Nations communities when activities may impact their traditional lands or cultural resources. For example, it may require notification or collaboration before commencing projects on Indigenous territories. This clause serves to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards regarding Indigenous rights, fostering respectful relationships and reducing the risk of disputes or legal challenges.
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Employer recognises there is a significant Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander (ATSI) population within Queensland and is committed to ensuring a significant representation of people who identify themselves as ATSI are employed on its project. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the project is being constructed. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers undertaking work on the Project reach 50, as part of the Employers commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure: (a) access to annual leave for participation in cultural and ceremonial activities; (b) skill and career development opportunities for ATSI Employees; (c) the development of retention and promotion for ATSI Employees on its projects.
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Parties recognise there is a significant population of First Nations People within Queensland and the Northern Territory. The Employer shall use best endeavors to employ a minimum of 5% of its total workforce who identify as First Nations People. The Employer will ensure that cultural awareness forms part of the induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that traditional owners have with each area where work takes place. First Nations people will be entitled cultural and ceremonial leave as per clause 8.6 below. A cultural ceremony will be arranged on each project with the relevant traditional custodians of the land on which the project is being built. The particulars of which will be determined through consultation with the relevant traditional custodians and should also consider project site and location but shall take place not later than when the number of onsite workers reaches
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Employer recognises there is a significant Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander (ATSI) population within Queensland and is committed to ensuring a significant representation of people who identify themselves as ATSI are employed on its project. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the project is being constructed. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers undertaking work on the Project reach 50, as part of the Employers commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure:
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. 9.1. The Company, Employees and the Union recognise the significance of First Nations People in the State of Victoria. 9.2. The Company will ensure that an acknowledgement of Traditional Owners of the Land will be made on every project. All Employees will receive cultural awareness information as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the Project is being constructed. 9.3. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony may be arranged with the Traditional Owners to demonstrate the Company’s commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation.
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Company, Employees and the Union recognise the significance of First Nations People in the State of South Australia.
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The Employer recognises there is a significant population of First Nations People within Queensland. The Employer shall use best endevours to employ a minimum of 5% of its total workforce who identify as First Nations People. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that traditional owners have with each area where work takes place. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers at a workplace reaches 50, as part of the Employers commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure: access to annual leave for participation in cultural and ceremonial activities; skill and career development opportunities for First Nations Employees; the development of retention and promotion for First Nations Employees. Where the workplace is a construction site, the Employer’s obligations in 14.2 and 14.3 will be deemed to have been met, if provided by the principal contractor on the site. Parties respect equal employment opportunity and it is recognised the demographic of the construction industry could be more diverse. To that end, the Parties support the promotion of women into the industry and shall discuss means to achieve this objective including ways to encourage and assist women to seek and maintain employment in the construction industry. At a minimum, female toilets with sanitary bins shall be provided at all workplaces where women work. In determining the location of the amenities the Employer must consider the most appropriate balance of privacy, safety and security. The parties recognise the right of women to feel safe at work. Sexual harassment, intimidation, ostracism or any other unacceptable behviour will not be tolerated, and may result disciplinary action in accordance with this agreement. The parties recognise that a lifetime in the construction industry can take its toll on a persons body and mind. Wherever possible, the Employer shall implement measures to encourage the retention of older employees. To the extent possible, this includes (but is not limited to) the preservation of jobs such as hoist operators and peggies for workers over the age of 50.
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. 63.1. The Employer, Employees and the AWU recognise the significance of First Nations People in the State of Victoria.
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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE. The 11rganize1111ecognises there is a significant Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander (ATSI) population in the Brisbane area and is committed to ensuring a significant representation of people who identify themselves as ATSI are employed on the Project. The Employer will endeavour to achieve a 5% participation of ATSI Employees on the Project. Additionally, the 11rganize1111ecognises the Traditional custodianship of the Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbul peoples in the Brisbane CBD area. The Employer will ensure that all Employees receive cultural awareness training as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the Project is being constructed. A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony will be arranged with the Traditional Owners when the number of workers undertaking work on the Project reach 50, as part of the Employer’s commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. The Employer will also implement policies that ensure:
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  • Nations People 6.1 The Employer, Employees and the Union recognise the First Nations People in the State of Victoria as the Traditional Owners of the Land. 6.2 The Employer will ensure that an acknowledgement of Traditional Owners of the Land will be made on every Project. All Employees will receive cultural awareness information as part of the site induction process to ensure that all workers are made aware of the history and spiritual connection that Traditional Owners have with the area where the Project is being constructed. 6.3 A ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony may be arranged with the Traditional Owners to demonstrate the Employer’s commitment to the principles of social, restorative justice and cultural affirmation. 6.4 At every Project where the Employer is the principal contractor, it will, in consultation with the Union’s Indigenous/First Nations Officer and First Nations Employees, install an Acknowledgement of Country at the main site entry or an alternative agreed location on site.

  • Financial Services Article 116

  • Management of the Company The Company's business and affairs shall be conducted and managed by the Member(s) in accordance with this Agreement and the laws of the State of the Formation. Single-Member (Applies ONLY if Single-Member): The Member(s) of the Company has sole authority and power to act for or on behalf of the Company, to do any act that would be binding on the Company or incur any expenditures on behalf of the Company. The Member(s) shall not be liable for the debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Company, including under a judgment, decree, or order of a court. The Company is organized as a “member-managed” limited liability company. The Member(s) is designated as the initial managing Member(s). Multi-Member (Applies ONLY if Multi-Member): Except as expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, all decisions respecting the management, operation, and control of the business and affairs of the Company and all determinations made in accordance with this Agreement shall be made by the affirmative vote or consent of Member(s) holding a majority of the Members’ Percentage Interests. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Member shall not, without the prior written consent of the unanimous vote or consent of the Member(s), sell, exchange, lease, assign or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; sell, exchange, lease (other than space leases in the ordinary course of business), assign or transfer the Company’s assets; mortgage, pledge or encumber the Company’s assets other than is expressly authorized by this Agreement; prepay, refinance, modify, extend or consolidate any existing mortgages or encumbrances; borrow money on behalf of the Company; lend any Company funds or other assets to any person or entity; establish any reserves for working capital repairs, replacements, improvements or any other purpose; confess a judgment against the Company; settle, compromise or release, discharge or pay any claim, demand or debt, including claims for insurance; approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other limited liability company, corporation, partnership or other entity; or change the nature or character of the business of the Company. The Member(s) shall receive such sums for compensation as Member(s) of the Company as may be determined from time to time by the affirmative vote or consent of Member(s) holding a majority of the Member(s)’ Percentage Interests.