National Training Committee Sample Clauses

National Training Committee. A. The Agency and the Union have agreed to continue the National Training Committee (NTC). The purpose of the NTC is to review agency training and career development programs and make necessary recommendations. It shall meet to discuss: training methodologies, training and career development needs, education and communication, efficacy of training initiatives; and other related issues. It will be a focal point for sharing information on agency-wide training and career development.

National Training Committee. A. The Agency and the Union have agreed to continue the National Training Committee (NTC). The purpose of the NTC is to review agency training and career development programs and make necessary recommendations. It shall meet to discuss: training methodologies, training and career development needs, education and communication, efficacy of training initiatives; and other related issues. It will be a focal point for sharing information on agency-wide training and career development. B. The NTC is a recommending body that use consensual decision making to address issues. It will meet two (2) times per year and submit joint recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner for Human Resources, with a copy provided the General Committee Spokesperson. C. The NTC will be composed of twelve (12) members. Six (6) will be appointed by the Union and six (6) by the Agency. The NTC will meet during the first and third quarters of the calendar year. Dates for these meetings will be set by mutual consent of the parties. The meetings will be face-to-face. Additional meetings may be jointly agreed to. The meeting(s) will be for three days, but may be extended by mutual consent. The Agency will pay for all meeting-related travel expenses as well as per diem for five (5) American Federation of Government Employees travelers. The meetings will be held in Central Office; however, the committee may jointly recommend that the meeting be held elsewhere. Official time authorized for NTC meetings will be handled in accordance with Article 30. D. This committee is not a waiver of Union statutory rights to information, consultation or negotiations. The Union reserves the right to request negotiations on issues impacting conditions of employment. E. This national committee does not preclude any local arrangements that may exist. Training may be an appropriate subject for Component (Deputy Commissioner Level), Regional or lower level meetings subject to the mutual consent of the parties.