Common use of Joint Consultative Committee Clause in Contracts

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 45.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 45.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 45.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 45.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 45.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 45.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 45.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 45.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 48 - Dispute Settlement ProcedureProcedures.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 37.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agenciesthe Authority. 46.2 37.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer Authority who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agencyAuthority. 46.3 37.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer Authority proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer Authority as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer Authority shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer Authority shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union Union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency 37.4 The Authority will have a JCC comprising of the employer Authority or their its nominee, employer Authority nominated representatives and union Union nominated representatives. 46.5 37.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 37.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs 37.7 JCC’s will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agencyAuthority; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency Authority implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency Authority implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 37.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 39 - Dispute Settlement ProcedureProcedure of this General Agreement.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 36.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agenciesthe Insurance Commission. 46.2 36.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to the Board of Commissioners and Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agencyInsurance Commission. 46.3 36.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union Union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union Union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency 36.4 The Insurance Commission will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union Union nominated representatives. 46.5 36.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 36.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs 36.7 JCC’s will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agencyInsurance Commission; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this the General Agreement. 46.8 36.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 38 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 36.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencieselectorate offices. 46.2 36.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government acting on the recommendations of the Director General for the effective and efficient operation of the agencyelectorate offices. 46.3 36.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union Union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union Union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency 36.4 A JCC will have a JCC be established to represent all electorate offices, comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union Union nominated representatives. 46.5 36.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 36.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs 36.7 JCC’s will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agencyelectorate offices; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (fd) agency implementation Implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 36.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 38. - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 30.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 30.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 30.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 30.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 30.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 30.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs 30.7 JCC’s will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (and f) agency implementation of other aspects of this the General Agreement. 46.8 30.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 Clause 31 - Dispute Settlement ProcedureProcedure of this General Agreement.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 29.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 29.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 29.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 29.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 29.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 29.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs 29.7 JCC’s will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace;workplace;‌ (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (and f) agency implementation of other aspects of this the General Agreement. 46.8 29.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 Clause 31 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 42.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 42.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agencyDepartment. 46.3 42.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union Union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union Union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency 42.4 The Department will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. The parties agree that the JCC required under the terms of this General Agreement may include representation of union nominated representatives of employees covered by the terms of the Public Service and Government Officers General Agreement 2014 who are also affected by pertinent decisions. 46.5 42.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 42.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 42.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agencyDepartment; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency Department implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency Department implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 42.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 44 - Dispute Settlement ProcedureProcedure of this General Agreement.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 41.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 41.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 41.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 41.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 41.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 41.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 41.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 41.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 44 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 (1) The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agenciesenvironment. 46.2 (2) The parties acknowledge that business and operational decisions will continue to be made by the employer Employer who is responsible and accountable to Government the Board for the effective and efficient operation of the agencybusiness. 46.3 (3) The parties agree that: (a) where the employer Employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employeesEmployees, the union and employees Employees affected shall be notified by the employer Employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer Employer shall provide to the employees Employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employeesEmployees, provided the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) whilst it is recognised that it is the prerogative of the Employer to run its business as it sees fit, in the context of discussions within the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) the union and employees Employees are able to contribute input and opinions to inform and assist the decision Employer in its decision-making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 Each agency (4) The Employer will have a JCC comprising of the employer Employer or their nominee, employer Employee nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 (5) The JCC will convene within 28 10 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 (6) The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 JCCs will be (7) The JCC is not a decision-making body but a forum for consultation and input on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agencybusiness; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace;. (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement8) The JCC is not a body for dealing with Employee performance-related issues. 46.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.

Joint Consultative Committee. 46.1 40.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 46.2 40.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 46.3 40.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 46.4 40.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 46.5 40.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 46.6 40.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 46.7 40.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 46.8 40.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 49 43 - Dispute Settlement Procedure.