Functions of the Committee. (i) To increase understanding of the Employer’s objectives and plans and to promote a more co-operative approach to resolving problems within the site.
(ii) To identify problems and work co-operatively to develop solutions in all areas of the site.
(iii) To promote improved industrial relations through consultation and discussion with a view to minimising unnecessary lost time through industrial disputation.
(iv) To consult and consider efficient means to improve safety, quality assurance and the environmental effects of the site.
(v) To manage the ongoing implementation of a consultative mechanism and procedures for restructuring the enterprise to increase efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the plant. To enhance the career opportunities through training of Employees on the site.
Functions of the Committee. 30.2.1 The following are some of the committees likely functions but not limited to: • Communicate understanding of the Company’s objective • Continuous improvement:
i) Workplace teams
ii) Effective planning and resource utilisation
iii) Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) etc.
Functions of the Committee. All matters pertaining to collective bargaining shall be referred to the committee for discussion and settlement.
Functions of the Committee. 6.4.1 Subject to Clause 6.4.2, the functions of the Committee shall include:
(a) the supervision and monitoring of the Joint Governance Arrangements;
(b) the supervision of the Joint Office and the Chief Executive;
(c) the preparation and development of the Resource Plan in accordance with Clause 8.1;
(d) the preparation, revision and development of the Budget in accordance with Clause 8.2;
(e) the review and approval of Expenditure;
(f) where required under the AS Agreement, the appointment of and provision of authority and/or instructions to, a Network Operator's Representative under the AS Agreement; and
(g) any other functions that the Parties agree from time to time.
6.4.2 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement:
(a) the Committee; and
(b) any Representative (by virtue only of being a Representative), shall have no ability to determine any matter, no competence to discharge any function or to exercise any power, and no power or authority to bind any Party, other than by virtue of the effect of any decisions of the Committee in relation to matters within the scope of its functions.
Functions of the Committee. 5.1 The functions of the Committee are as follows:
5.1.1 To negotiate sustainable collective agreements on salaries and conditions of service which contribute to the development of a highly skilled and motivated teaching profession.
5.1.2 To promote and support the application of such agreements in Scottish local government and the education service in particular, for the benefit of teaching staff, pupils and communities.
5.1.3 To promote co-operation between Scottish Executive, employers and recognised teaching organisations.
5.1.4 To support the promotion of equality and the avoidance of discriminatory practices in employment.
5.1.5 To support the promotion of Continuing Professional Development.
5.1.6 To provide advice and assistance to education authorities, recognised teaching organisations and employees on salaries and conditions of service matters.
5.1.7 To provide a national conciliation service for the resolution of disputes that cannot be resolved locally.
5.1.8 To settle, ultimately differences of interpretation and/or application of the national agreement that cannot be resolved locally.
5.1.9 To undertake any activity which assists the functions of the Committee stated above.
Functions of the Committee. The Committee is established for the purpose of enabling the Parties, during the term of this Agreement, to discuss issues relating to the workplace that affect the Parties or any Employee bound by this Agreement. The Committee shall not deal with grievances nor collective bargaining for the renewal, extension or modification of this collective agreement. The Committee may review the Collective Agreement for opportunities to make the language clearer and more concise. Mutually agreed changes could be added as Memorandum of Understandings to the current collective agreement and/or tabled for consideration for inclusion in the next contract.
Functions of the Committee. The consultative committee shall address a broad range of operational and personnel matters, particularly those that contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the Employer's operation as well as attempting, as far as possible, to maintain security of employment.
Functions of the Committee. Receive, and review unit member occupational safety and health (OSH) complaints, 15 and coordinate the expedient resolution of acute occupational safety and health 16 concerns.
Functions of the Committee. The Committee shall concern itself with the following general matters:
a) Identifying issues and concerns, as well as considering solutions so as to strengthen current relations that exist between the Board and the Teachers.
b) Improving and extending services to the Board and to the public.
c) Reviewing suggestions from the Teachers and the Board, questions of working conditions and service (but not grievances).
d) Correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstandings.
e) The committee shall receive a report on system wide staffing, including an overview of enrolment, teacher allocation and class size.
f) Both parties acknowledge the necessity for sick leave provisions out of genuine concern for the welfare of Teachers. The committee shall jointly study the issue of teacher absenteeism and explore proactive strategies to reduce sick leave usage.
g) Reviewing and engaging in consultations pertaining to implementation strategies of Ministry/Board initiatives.
h) Reviewing and revising, annually, the Board’s document re: Best Practices in Assignment and Scheduling, for distribution by March 1st to Principals and the Association.
Functions of the Committee. 1. The committee shall be chaired jointly by a committee member from the Association and a committee member appointed by the Superintendent/designee.
2. The Committee shall meet on an “as needed” basis upon mutual agreement to assess the evaluation procedure.
3. All decisions of the committee shall be achieved by consensus.
4. Training and committee meetings held outside of the contractual work day shall be paid the instructional rate (p.10) in the contract.
5. The committee shall be authorized to utilize a consultant(s) (e.g., educational consultants, software consultants, credentialing trainers, etc.) as it deems appropriate. The cost, if any, shall be borne by the Board of Education.
