Common use of Joint Standing Committee Clause in Contracts

Joint Standing Committee. (a) There shall be established for the life of this Agreement a Joint Standing Committee composed of three Employer representatives and three Union representatives. In addition, there shall be three alternates representing each party. (b) Of the three representatives representing each party, one shall be a co-chairperson and another an alternate co-chairperson. The Employer co-chairperson and the Union co-chairperson shall alternate in presiding over meetings. The Committee may call upon additional persons for technical information or advice. The Committee may also establish ad hoc sub-committees as it deems necessary and shall set guidelines and operating procedures for such sub-committees. (c) All decisions, including (b) above, of the Committee shall be by unanimous vote. (d) The Committee shall meet at the call of either party at a mutually agreeable time and place. The quorum for a meeting shall be two Employer representatives and two Union representatives. Should there be unequal representation at a meeting, then only equal numbers representing each party shall be permitted to vote. (e) Employees required to attend meetings of the Committee or its sub-committee shall be granted leave of absence with pay (including sufficient travelling time), but any expenses incurred shall be borne by the Union. (f) The Committee shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clauses 1.06(a) of this Agreement and on any other matters specifically referred to it by mutual agreement of the bargaining agents. Matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to the sub-committee provided for in Clause 34.01(h) below. The provisions of Clause 34.01(a) through (e) shall not apply to such matters referred to the sub-committee pursuant to Clause 13.02. (g) The sub-committee established under paragraph (h) below shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) of this Agreement. (i) Hours of work disputes pursuant to Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to a sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee which shall be comprised of one Employer representative, one Union representative and a chairperson mutually agreed between the parties. (ii) The dispute shall be determined on the basis of the decision of the majority of the sub-committee. (iii) The cost of the chairperson shall be shared equally between the parties. (iv) In determining a work schedule, the sub-committee shall acknowledge the Employer's sole right to determine hours of operation for the work unit in question including the right to determine the number and classifications of employees to perform services within those hours of operation. (v) Work schedules decided by the sub-committee shall meet the average annual hours of work established in Clause 13.01(a) and: • shall not exceed the hours of operation established by the Employer; • shall consider unusual or seasonal demands and functionally linked work groups within and outside the bargaining unit; • shall not result in increased cost to the Employer and where possible shall result in decreased cost to the Employer and/or improved efficiency and/or improved service to the public; • shall not be retroactive; • decisions of the sub-committee shall not interpret the provisions of the agreement except for Clause 34.01(h)(iv) and (v); • consideration shall also be given to employee preferences, fairness, and equity. (vi) Either party may grieve the sub-committee's decision on the grounds that the decision contravenes the requirements of Clause 34.01(h)(iv) or (v) above.

Joint Standing Committee. (a) There shall be established for the life of this Agreement a Joint Standing Committee composed of three Employer representatives and three Union representatives. In addition, there shall be three alternates representing each party. (b) Of the three representatives representing each party, one shall be a co-chairperson and another an alternate co-chairperson. The Employer co-chairperson and the Union co-chairperson shall alternate in presiding over meetings. The Committee may call upon additional persons for technical information or advice. The Committee may also establish ad hoc sub-committees as it deems necessary and shall set guidelines and operating procedures for such sub-committees. (c) All decisions, including (b) above, of the Committee shall be by unanimous vote. (d) The Committee shall meet at the call of either party at a mutually agreeable time and place. The quorum for a meeting shall be two Employer representatives and two Union representatives. Should there be unequal representation at a meeting, then only equal numbers representing each party shall be permitted to vote. (e) Employees required to attend meetings of the Committee or its sub-committee shall be granted leave of absence with pay (including sufficient travelling time), but any expenses incurred shall be borne by the Union. (f) The Committee shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clauses 1.06(a) of this Agreement and on any other matters specifically referred to it by mutual agreement of the bargaining agents. Matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to the sub-committee provided for in Clause 34.01(h) below. The provisions of Clause 34.01(a) through (e) shall not apply to such matters referred to the sub-committee pursuant to Clause 13.02. (g) The sub-committee established under paragraph (h) below shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) of this Agreement. (i) Hours of work disputes pursuant to Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to a sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee which shall be comprised of one Employer representative, one Union representative and a chairperson mutually agreed between the parties. (ii) The dispute shall be determined on the basis of the decision of the majority of the sub-committee. (iii) The cost of the chairperson shall be shared equally between the parties. (iv) In determining a work schedule, the sub-committee shall acknowledge the Employer's sole right to determine hours of operation for the work unit in question including the right to determine the number and classifications of employees to perform services within those hours of operation. (v) Work schedules decided by the sub-committee shall meet the average annual hours of work established in Clause 13.01(a) and: • shall not exceed the hours of operation established by the Employer; • shall consider unusual or seasonal demands and functionally linked work groups within and outside the bargaining unit; • shall not result in increased cost to the Employer and where possible shall result in decreased cost to the Employer and/or improved efficiency and/or improved service to the public; • shall not be retroactive; • decisions of the sub-committee shall not interpret the provisions of the agreement except for Clause 34.01(h)(iv) and (v); • consideration shall also be given to employee preferences, fairness, and equity. (vi) Either party may grieve the sub-committee's decision on the grounds that the decision contravenes the requirements of Clause 34.01(h)(iv) or (v) above.

Joint Standing Committee. (a) There shall be established for the life of this Agreement a Joint Standing Committee composed of three Employer representatives and three Union representatives. In addition, there shall be three alternates representing each party. (b) Of the three representatives representing each party, one shall be a co-co- chairperson and another an alternate co-chairperson. The Employer co-co- chairperson and the Union co-chairperson shall alternate in presiding over meetings. The Committee may call upon additional persons for technical information or advice. The Committee may also establish ad hoc sub-committees as it deems necessary and shall set guidelines and operating procedures for such sub-committees. (c) All decisions, including (b) above, of the Committee shall be by unanimous vote. (d) The Committee shall meet at the call of either party at a mutually agreeable time and place. The quorum for a meeting shall be two Employer representatives and two Union representatives. Should there be unequal representation at a meeting, then only equal numbers representing each party shall be permitted to vote. (e) Employees required to attend meetings of the Committee or its sub-sub- committee shall be granted leave of absence with pay (including sufficient travelling time), but any expenses incurred shall be borne by the Union. (f) The Committee shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clauses 1.06(a) of this Agreement and on any other matters specifically referred to it by mutual agreement of the bargaining agents. Matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to the sub-sub- committee provided for in Clause 34.01(h) below. The provisions of Clause 34.01(a) through (e) shall not apply to such matters referred to the sub-committee pursuant to Clause 13.02. (g) The sub-committee established under paragraph (h) below shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) of this Agreement. (i) Hours of work disputes pursuant to Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to a sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee which shall be comprised of one Employer representative, one Union representative and a chairperson mutually agreed between the parties. (ii) The dispute shall be determined on the basis of the decision of the majority of the sub-committee. (iii) The cost of the chairperson shall be shared equally between the parties. (iv) In determining a work schedule, the sub-committee shall acknowledge the Employer's sole right to determine hours of operation for the work unit in question including the right to determine the number and classifications of employees to perform services within those hours of operation. (v) Work schedules decided by the sub-committee shall meet the average annual hours of work established in Clause 13.01(a) and: • shall not exceed the hours of operation established by the Employer; • shall consider unusual or seasonal demands and functionally linked work groups within and outside the bargaining unit; • shall not result in increased cost to the Employer and where possible shall result in decreased cost to the Employer and/or improved efficiency and/or improved service to the public; • shall not be retroactive; • decisions of the sub-committee shall not interpret the provisions of the agreement except for Clause 34.01(h)(iv) and (v); • consideration shall also be given to employee preferences, fairness, and equity. (vi) Either party may grieve the sub-committee's decision on the grounds that the decision contravenes the requirements of Clause 34.01(h)(iv) or (v) above.

Joint Standing Committee. (a) There shall be established for the life of this Agreement a Joint Standing Committee composed of three Employer representatives and three Union representatives. In addition, there shall be three alternates representing each party. (b) Of the three representatives representing each party, one shall be a co-chairperson and another an alternate co-chairperson. The Employer co-chairperson and the Union co-chairperson shall alternate in presiding over meetings. The Committee may call upon additional persons for technical information or advice. The Committee may also establish ad hoc sub-committees as it deems necessary and shall set guidelines and operating procedures for such sub-committees. (c) All decisions, including (b) above, of the Committee shall be by unanimous vote. (d) The Committee shall meet at the call of either party at a mutually agreeable time and place. The quorum for a meeting shall be two Employer representatives and two Union representatives. Should there be unequal representation at a meeting, then only equal numbers representing each party shall be permitted to vote. (e) Employees required to attend meetings of the Committee or its sub-committee shall be granted leave of absence with pay (including sufficient travelling time), but any expenses incurred shall be borne by the Union. (f) The Committee shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clauses 1.06(a) of this Agreement and on any other matters specifically referred to it by mutual agreement of the bargaining agents. Matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to the sub-committee provided for in Clause 34.01(h) below. The provisions of Clause 34.01(a) through (e) shall not apply to such matters referred to the sub-committee pursuant to Clause 13.02. (g) The sub-committee established under paragraph (h) below shall have the power to make final and binding decisions only on matters arising out of Clause 13.02(c) of this Agreement. (i) Hours of work disputes pursuant to Clause 13.02(c) shall be referred to a sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee which shall be comprised of one Employer representative, one Union representative and a chairperson mutually agreed between the parties. (ii) The dispute shall be determined on the basis of the decision of the majority of the sub-committee. (iii) The cost of the chairperson shall be shared equally between the parties. (iv) In determining a work schedule, the sub-committee shall acknowledge the Employer's sole right to determine hours of operation for the work unit in question including the right to determine the number and classifications of employees to perform services within those hours of operation. (v) Work schedules decided by the sub-committee shall meet the average annual hours of work established in Clause 13.01(a) and: •  shall not exceed the hours of operation established by the Employer; •  shall consider unusual or seasonal demands and functionally linked work groups within and outside the bargaining unit; •  shall not result in increased cost to the Employer and where possible shall result in decreased cost to the Employer and/or improved efficiency and/or improved service to the public; •  shall not be retroactive; •  decisions of the sub-committee shall not interpret the provisions of the agreement except for Clause 34.01(h)(iv) and (v); •  consideration shall also be given to employee preferences, fairness, and equity. (vi) Either party may grieve the sub-committee's decision on the grounds that the decision contravenes the requirements of Clause 34.01(h)(iv) or (v) above.