Function of Committee The Committee shall concern itself with the following general matters: a) Considering constructive criticisms of all activities so that better relations shall exist between the Employer and the employees. b) Improving and extending services to the public. c) Promoting safety and sanitary practices. d) Reviewing suggestions from employees, questions of working conditions and service (but not grievances). e) Correcting conditions which might cause grievances and misunderstandings.
The Joint Committee (a) shall be composed of representatives of the Governments of the Parties; and (b) may establish and delegate its responsibilities to Sub-Committees.
Labour Management Committee (a) Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall apply. (b) An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any representative(s) attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. (c) It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. It is also agreed that the topic of the utilization of full-time and part-time staff is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job postings upon request. (d) It is understood that joint meetings with other Labour-Management Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. (e) Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and CUPE the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed.
Steering Committee Within twenty (20) calendar days from the Effective Date, the parties will form a Steering Committee consisting of three (3) people from each party (the “Steering Committee”). A representative from each party shall serve as co-chairpersons of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee may establish one or more subcommittees as appropriate. The Steering Committee shall meet at least quarterly, and shall document their meetings in written minutes, to: (a) review the sales, marketing and distribution of the Product in the Territory, including a review and update of the Sales, Marketing and Distribution Plan at least annually; (b) discuss actions to xxxxxx the attainment of sales objectives; (c) review current marketing, distribution, sales and pricing strategies, including amount and form of discount and rebate programs; (d) coordinate activities between Sankyo and Cygnus, its Affiliates, designees, licensees and/or its sublicensees who are promoting the Product for Cygnus pursuant to Section 2.1(ii); (e) review Sankyo’s efforts to develop and implement strategies of institutional, governmental and managed care marketing and contracting; (f) review Cygnus’ obligations under Section 5.1 and receive updates from Cygnus on other significant activities relating to its obligations under Section 5.1, including an annual review of Cygnus Intellectual Property Rights in the Territory; (g) review Cygnus’ proposed product development as set forth in Section 5.1(h) in light of marketing issues regarding the Product; (h) review Sankyo’s obligations under Section 4.1; (i) review, and if necessary, amend the schedule set forth in Exhibit C hereto; (j) resolve any disputes pursuant to Section 7.1; and (k) agree upon the initial Sales, Marketing and Distribution Plan. Each party may change its members of the Steering Committee at any time upon written notice, and each party will cause its members of the Steering Committee to act reasonably, in good faith and consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Steering Committee may take action only by the unanimous written consent of all members, as indicated by all members signing the written minutes. If an issue remains unresolved after good faith consideration by the Steering Committee for thirty (30) calendar days, any Steering Committee member may submit it to the Executive Officers of the parties for resolution. The initial Sales, Marketing and Distribution Plan shall be mutually agreed upon by Sankyo and Cygnus.