Joint Cooperation Committee Sample Clauses

Joint Cooperation Committee. (a) The Parties shall establish a Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC). (b) The Parties shall ensure that the JCC: (i) recommends priorities in relation to cooperation between the Parties; (ii) monitors the developments in the strategic relationship between the Parties; (iii) exchanges views and makes suggestions on any issues of common interest; (iv) makes recommendations for efficiencies, greater effectiveness and synergies between the Parties; (v) ensures that this Agreement operates properly; (vi) provides an annual report to the JMC on the state of the relationship that the Parties shall make public, as noted in paragraph 2(b)(vi) of this Article; (vii) deals appropriately with any matter referred to it by the Parties under this Agreement; (viii) establishes sub-committees to assist it in the performance of its duties. These sub-committees should, however, not duplicate bodies established under other agreements between the Parties; (ix) considers situations where either Party deems its interests have been or could be adversely affected by decision-making processes in areas of cooperation not governed by a specific agreement. (c) The Parties shall ensure: that the JCC meets once a year in the Union and Canada alternately; that special meetings of the JCC are held at the request of either Party; that the JCC is co-chaired by one senior official from Canada and one senior official from the Union; and that it agrees on its own terms of reference, including observer participation. (d) The JCC shall be composed of the representatives of the Parties, with due attention to promoting efficiency and economy in establishing the levels of participation. (e) The Parties agree that the JCC may request committees and similar bodies established under existing bilateral agreements between the Parties to provide regular updates to the JCC on their activities as part of an ongoing, comprehensive overview of the relationship between the Parties.
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Joint Cooperation Committee. 1. A Joint Cooperation Committee shall be set up to promote and keep under review the various cooperation activities envisaged between the Parties in the framework of the Agreement. Consultations shall be held in the Committee at an appropriate level in order to facilitate the implementation and to further the general aims of this Agreement. The Committee will normally meet at least once a year. Special meetings of the Committee shall be held at the request of either Party. 2. The Joint Cooperation Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure and programme of work.
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Joint Cooperation Committee. Recognizing that many of the demands and pressures placed upon the educational system are largely outside of the control and direction of either the District or the Association, the parties hereby agree to form a Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) as a mechanism for continued dialogue between the parties during the life of this collective bargaining agreement. The parties recognize that many day-to-day working conditions concerns are not easily resolved through the collective bargaining agreement, especially if individual building needs are taken into account. The parties, therefore, agree that the Committee shall serve as a vehicle for discussion of these working conditions concerns and as the possible source for a two-way flow of information and effective action resulting from group thinking. The Committee shall be composed of up to four members designated by each party as follows: Association president; up to three Association representatives with one each from the elementary, middle and high school levels; the Superintendent designee; and up to three District representatives with one each from the elementary, middle and high school levels. The Committee shall meet from time to time as mutually agreed between the parties. The Committee may address any working conditions/issue it deems appropriate. During this agreement, JCC topics will also include a review of Appendix B (Extra-Duty), collaboration time with multiple employee groups for curriculum and student behavior support development, adding to part-time FTE, TOSA job descriptions, class size review, traveling teachers’ daily schedule, staff communication, peer mediator program and co-teaching. Ultimate recommendations will be submitted for review, consideration, and possible action by the Association and either the Superintendent or Board.
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Joint Cooperation Committee. Recognizing that many of the demands and pressures placed upon the educational system are largely outside of the control and direction of either the District or the Association, the parties hereby agree to form a Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) as a mechanism for continued dialogue between the parties during the life of this collective bargaining agreement. The parties recognize that many day-to-day working conditions concerns are not easily resolved through the collective bargaining agreement, especially if individual building needs are taken into account. The parties, therefore, agree that the Committee shall serve as a vehicle for discussion of these working conditions concerns and as the possible source for a two-way flow of information and effective action resulting from group thinking. The Committee shall be composed of four members designated by each party as follows: Association president; three Association representatives with one each from the elementary, middle and high school levels; the Superintendent designee; and three District representatives with one each from the elementary, middle and high school levels. The Committee shall meet from time to time as mutually agreed between the parties. The Committee may address any working conditions/issue it deems appropriate. During the term of this agreement, the Committee may review issues, such as, but not limited to: instructional technology, CEA meeting announcements, grading and reporting of student progress, teacher workload, class size, itinerant staff conditions, extra duty, distance learning, hard-to-fill positions, discretionary placements, and conference schedules. Ultimate recommendations will be submitted for review, consideration, and possible action by the Association and either the Superintendent or Board.
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Joint Cooperation Committee. (a) The Parties shall establish a Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC). (b) The Parties shall ensure that the JCC:(i) recommends priorities in relation to cooperation between the Parties;
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Related to Joint Cooperation Committee

  • Joint Consultation Committee 8.01 On the request of either party, the parties must meet at least once every four (4) months, for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by the Agreement. 8.02 The purpose of the consultation committee is to promote the cooperative resolution of workplace issues, to xxxxxx the development of work related skills and to promote workplace productivity, and to identify opportunities for improved patient care. 8.03 Up to two (2) employees who are members of the joint consultation committee shall be granted leave without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages while attending meetings of the committee, up to a maximum of two (2) hours’ pay. 8.04 Pay for such meetings will be limited to two (2) hours and employees attending such meetings will not receive overtime wages.

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The Chairperson of the Joint Committee shall be an elected member representative of a Council appointed to the Joint Committee and shall rotate amongst the Councils on an annual basis. 10.5 Each Council shall be entitled from time to time to appoint a deputy for its representative but such deputy (in each case) shall only be entitled to attend meetings of the Joint Committee in the absence of his or her corresponding principal. 10.6 Each Council shall be entitled to invite appropriate third parties to observe Joint Committee Meetings and such third parties shall be entitled to take part in such Joint Committee Meetings at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Joint Committee. Such observers shall not have a vote. 10.7 The Regional Programme Director shall attend the Joint Committee meetings but shall not have the right to vote on any Joint Committee Matters. 10.8 Each Council may, at their discretion, replace their representatives (and their respective deputies) appointed to the Joint Committee, provided that:- 10.8.1 at all times, they have representatives appointed to the Joint Committee in accordance with the roles identified in Schedule 2 (Joint Committee Terms of Reference); and 10.8.2 any such replacement shall have no lesser status or authority than that set out in Schedule 2 (Joint Committee Terms of Reference) unless otherwise agreed by the Councils. 10.9 The Joint Committee shall meet on at least a quarterly basis during the second Accounting Period and thereafter as and when required in accordance with the timetable for the City Deal and, in any event, at appropriate times and on reasonable notice (to be issued through the Regional Programme Director) to carry out the Joint Committee Matters referred to in Schedule 1 (Delegations Policy) and in carrying out such activities. 10.10 The Regional Programme Director shall circulate a meeting agenda and any relevant information wherever possible at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Joint Committee meeting and any representative may add to the meeting agenda (i) prior to the Joint Committee meeting by written request to the Regional Programme Director and/or (ii) by request to the Chairperson at the start of the Joint Committee meeting. 10.11 The quorum necessary for a Joint Committee meeting shall be an elected member or appropriate deputy appointed pursuant to Clause 10.5 (Joint Committee) from at least seven (7) of the Councils at the relevant time. 10.12 At meetings of the Joint Committee each elected member or appropriate deputy appointed pursuant to Clause 10.5 (Joint Committee) above from each Council shall have one vote. The Chairperson shall be granted a casting vote provided always that the Councils agree and acknowledge that the Chairperson shall not under any circumstances exercise such casting vote. Decisions at meetings of the Joint Committee will be taken by a majority vote of a quorate meeting. The Regional Programme Director shall not have a vote. 10.13 If, at a meeting of the Joint Committee, a matter is not determined pursuant to Clause 10.12 above, that matter ("JC Unresolved Matter") shall be deferred for consideration at the next Joint Committee meeting which shall be convened within ten (10) Business Days of that meeting. If at the reconvened Joint Committee meeting the JC Unresolved Matter is not determined, the JC Unresolved Matter shall become a "Matter Reserved To The Councils" and shall be deferred for consideration by each Council. Each Council shall each use its reasonable endeavours to convene a full Council meeting of its councillors as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within three (3) weeks of the Joint Committee Meeting. Where a JC Unresolved Matter is referred to each Council as a "Matter Reserved to each Council" and is not approved unanimously by each Council, the JC Unresolved Matter shall not be agreed and shall not be implemented by the Joint Committee. 10.14 Each Council shall provide all information reasonably required upon request by the Joint Committee to the Regional Programme Director and shall comply with any decisions of the Joint Committee to request such information. 10.15 Each Council shall consult with the other Councils to ensure the diligent progress of the day to day matters relating to the discharge of the Councils' obligations in relation to the City Deal. 10.16 Where a Council wishes to provide any information and/or serve a notice or demand on the Joint Committee, this should be served on the Regional Programme Director in accordance with Clause 23.3 (Notices). The Regional Programme Director shall keep a record of all information, notices and demands received and shall update each representative promptly. 10.17 The Councils agree and acknowledge that the Joint Committee shall adopt the Accountable Body's prevailing contract standing orders, financial procedure rules, codes of conduct and such other applicable policies and procedures for and behalf of the Councils in the discharge of its obligations under this Agreement.

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  • Training Committee The parties to this Agreement may form a Training Committee. The Training Committee will be constituted by equal numbers of Employer nominees and ETU employee representatives and have a charter which clearly states its role and responsibilities. It shall monitor the clauses of this Agreement which relate to training and ensure all employees have equal access to training.

  • 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 Safety Committee (a) The Union and the Company shall cooperate in selecting one or more Safety Committees, which will meet at least once a month to consider all safety and occupational health problems. (b) The local Joint Safety Committee shall consist of equal representation from Company and Union. This Committee shall meet at least once a month to consider all safety and occupational health problems.

  • JOINT LABOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE A Joint Labour Management Committee shall be established to attend to those matters which are of mutual interest. To ensure its effectiveness the Committee shall be separate and apart from the grievance procedure.

  • Joint Union/Management Committee It shall be appropriate for either the Union or the University to request that a Joint Union/Management committee be convened, with Environmental Health and Safety as a participating member, to discuss health and safety concerns and to explore options for addressing those concerns through appropriate training or other approaches.

  • TRANSITION COMMITTEE A transition committee comprised of the employee representatives and the employer representatives, including the Crown, will be established by January 31, 2016 to address all matters that may arise in the creation of the Trust.

  • 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.

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