National. If settlement is not achieved at Stage 2 either party may refer the matter to the appropriate National Joint Secretary to arrange a Disputes Committee hearing. Unless otherwise mutually agreed, this will normally be held locally no later than 28 days after completion of Stage 2. The party referring the matter to Stage 3 shall inform his National Joint Secretary of the terms of the claim and the Section of this Agreement under which the reference is being made. Any written statements of minutes to be used in the hearing must be submitted to the Disputes Committee Secretary at least 14 days before the hearing who will then distribute copies to the Respondent before the hearing. The parties agree that the operation of this Procedure does not preclude informal processes being used in addition; this may include Management and Trade Union officers. However it is agreed that those who may potentially be involved in hearing the case at further stages of the formal procedure should not be involved in these informal discussions.
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Samples: Thermal Insulation Contracting Industry National Agreement, Thermal Insulation Contracting Industry National Agreement, Thermal Insulation Contracting Industry National Agreement
