Common use of JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Clause in Contracts

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. 5.1 The parties to this PLA will form a Joint PLA Administrative Committee, hereinbefore referred to in Article 4 as the “Committee”, which shall serve in an advisory capacity to assist the parties in their implementation and interpretation of the PLA. Further, the Committee may amend the PLA, in accordance with the procedures identified herein. The purpose of the Committee shall be to promote harmonious relations on the Project, to ensure the provisions contained in this PLA are adhered to and to advance the efficiency, safety and quality of the crafts working on this Project. All parties acknowledge the importance of attendance and active support of the Committee and agree to participate in the meetings as required. 5.2 The Committee shall be comprised of representatives of the Unions and Management. For purposes of this Article, Management shall include: the Coordinator, the Contractor and FAST. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by two individuals, hereinafter referred to as the “Joint Chairs”, one who is a representative appointed by the Unions and one who is a representative of Management. 5.3 For purposes of making amendments to the PLA, the Unions will have one voice and Management will have one voice regardless of the number of actual representatives of the Unions and Management who are present. (The development of the Management voice will be by consensus.) Amendments to the PLA must be by mutual agreement of the Unions and Management who shall commit their agreement to writing and sign it. 5.4 The Committee shall meet on a regularly scheduled monthly basis or at the call of the Joint Chairs to discuss the administration of the PLA, the progress of the Project, labor/management problems that may arise, and any other matters consistent with this PLA. 5.5 The Committee procedures to be mutually agreed after the Committee convenes. 5.6 Language regarding additional responsibilities of the Coordinator to be added e.g. Pre-Job Conferences, by the Committee.