JOINT CONSULTATION 25.01 The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation and will consult on matters of common interest.
25.02 The subjects that may be determined as appropriate for joint consultation will be by mutual agreement of the parties.
25.03 Wherever possible, the Council shall consult with representatives of the Professional Institute at the appropriate level about contemplated changes in conditions of employment or working conditions not governed by this Agreement.
Union Consultation The Union is entitled to consult the Employer or its representative, whenever it is alleged that Employees are required to work unreasonable amounts of overtime.
Consultation Services The company hereby employs the consultant to perform the following services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement: The consultant will consult with the officers and employees of the company concerning matters relating to the management and organization of the company, their financial policies, the terms and conditions of employment, and generally any matter arising out of the business affairs of the company.
Consultation 10.1 The Employer agrees to consult the Employee timeously where the exercising of its powers will have amongst others-
10.1.1 A direct effect on the performance of any of the Employee’s functions;
10.1.2 Commit the Employee to implement or to give effect to a decision made by the Employer; and
10.1.3 A substantial financial effect on the Employer.
10.2 The Employer agrees to inform the Employee of the outcome of any decisions taken pursuant to the exercise of powers contemplated in clause 12.1 as soon as is practicable to enable the Employee to take any necessary action with delay.
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.
Consultations A Party may request in writing consultations with the other Party with respect to any matter referred to in Article 174 (Scope of Application).
Technical Consultations If a Party has a significant concern with respect to food safety, plant health, or animal health, or an SPS measure that the other Party has proposed or implemented, that Party may request technical consultations with the other Party. The Party that is the subject of the request should respond to the request without undue delay. Each Party shall endeavour to provide the information necessary to avoid a disruption to trade and, as the case may be, to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
Notification and Consultation 1. A Party shall promptly notify the other Party in writing upon: (a) initiating a bilateral safeguard proceeding under this Section; (b) applying a provisional bilateral safeguard measure; and (c) taking a final decision to apply or extend a bilateral safeguard measure.
2. A Party shall provide to the other Party a copy of the public version of the report of its competent investigating authority in accordance with Article 8.4.1.
3. Upon request of a Party whose good is subject to a bilateral safeguard proceeding under this Section, the Party conducting that proceeding shall enter into consultations with the requesting Party to review a notification under paragraph 1 or any public notice or report that the competent investigating authority has issued in connection with the proceeding.
4. All notifications during any bilateral safeguard investigation shall be exchanged in English.
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.
Consultation Process (a) Unless the expedited process in clause 3.4 applies, the Operator must follow the process set out below for consulting on a proposal to amend this agreement.
(b) The notice to be published under clause 3.2(b)(ii) must invite Members and other interested persons to submit written comments on the proposal to the Operator on or before a date specified in the notice (which must be at least 20 Business Days after the date of the notice).
(c) If the Operator considers it appropriate having regard to issues raised in submissions, it may undertake further consultation on specified issues or alternative proposals, and the notice and minimum time periods in paragraph (b) apply to that further consultation.
(d) The Operator must publish its decision on the proposal on its website within 20 Business Days after the closing date for submissions under paragraph (b) or (d) as applicable. The decision must:
(i) summarise any comments received on the proposal;
(ii) set out the proposed amendment to be made (if any);
(iii) if the proposed amendment is materially different from the original proposal, describe how and why the proposal has been revised;
(iv) if the decision is to make a proposed amendment then specify the day on which the amendment is to take effect; and
(v) if the decision is against making any proposed amendment, state that the proposal has been rejected and give reasons for the rejection.
(e) At least 15 Business Days before the day on which any amendment is to take effect, or an earlier date fixed by this agreement in any particular case, the Operator must:
(i) notify all Members and the AER of the amendment; and
(ii) publish the amendment and the amended Exchange Agreement on its website.
(f) In determining whether or not to make an amendment under this provision, the Operator must take into account all relevant and material comments that it receives by the closing date for comments and may take into account any comments it receives after that date.
