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Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to the public, which may include ministry contracting practices.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-non- renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health local occupational health and Safety Committee safety committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee Committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to the public, which may include ministry contracting practices.

Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (65) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e);. (8) discussing opportunities to d) The parties agree that the role of the Committee includes reviewing rehabilitation programs and practices to: • improve service access to the publicrehabilitation process for employees incapacitated for their own occupation through illness or injury; • improve rehabilitation programs to return employees to their own or other occupations as soon as possible; • identify and address systemic causes of illness and injury and consequent STIIP/LTD usage. (1) Clearly establish responsibility for case management with the Committee providing advice and recommendations as required. Such recommendations may include: improved placement options for those employees who are capable of performing alternative employment, in addition to the recommendations identified in Appendix 2, Part IV (d)(4). Senior representatives are to be designated as employer representatives to the Committee. (2) Ensure sharing of all information pertinent to a case with the parties involved (union, employer, insurance carrier). Develop confidentiality standards specific to the process and consistent with the current legislation to protect the privacy of information shared. (3) Establish responsibilities for initiating an investigation of a worksite where there is a pattern of frequent or repetitive absence which significantly exceed the average. Where health and safety measures may include ministry contracting practicesbe indicated or where otherwise appropriate, the Committee may coordinate their investigation with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and make recommendations to the parties depending on the findings. (4) Review current forms used for STIIP and LTD and Rehabilitation in order to make them simpler and more effective and/or eliminate duplication. (e) The role of the Committee in joint training initiatives is as follows: • to support and assist in carrying out training needs identification as required; • to provide input and advice on specific training proposals and initiatives; • to review current and planned joint training initiatives and provide advice on implementation issues; • to promote and support joint training initiatives; • to review program evaluations and make recommendations on changes to the joint programs; • to participate in training programs, as appropriate; • with specific regard to Article 30, the Committee will develop a training program for members of the Joint Committee dealing with the role of such committees, conflict resolution, consensus building, joint problem solving, agenda development, minute recording and other issues mutually agreed to by the Committee. The Committee will meet within 60 days of the signing of this agreement and thereafter as required.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (65) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to d) The parties agree that the role of the Committee includes reviewing rehabilitation programs and practices to: • improve service access to the publicrehabilitation process for employees incapacitated for their own occupation through illness or injury; • improve rehabilitation programs to return employees to their own or other occupations as soon as possible; • identify and address systemic causes of illness and injury and consequent STIIP/LTD usage. (1) Clearly establish responsibility for case management with the Committee providing advice and recommendations as required. Such recommendations may include: • improved placement options for those employees who are capable of performing alternative employment, in addition to the recommendations identified in Appendix 2, Part IV (d)(4). Senior representatives are to be designated as employer representatives to the Committee. (2) Ensure sharing of all information pertinent to a case with the parties involved (union, employer, insurance carrier). Develop confidentiality standards specific to the process and consistent with the current legislation to protect the privacy of information shared. (3) Establish responsibilities for initiating an investigation of a worksite where there is a pattern of frequent or repetitive absence which significantly exceed the average. Where health and safety measures may include ministry contracting practicesbe indicated or where otherwise appropriate, the Committee may coordinate their investigation with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and make recommendations to the parties depending on the findings. (4) Review current forms used for STIIP and LTD and Rehabilitation in order to make them simpler and more effective and/or eliminate duplication. (e) The role of the Committee in joint training initiatives is as follows: • to support and assist in carrying out training needs identification as required; • to provide input and advice on specific training proposals and initiatives; • to review current and planned joint training initiatives and provide advice on implementation issues; • to promote and support joint training initiatives; • to review program evaluations and make recommendations on changes to the joint programs; • to participate in training programs, as appropriate; • with specific regard to Article 30, the Committee will develop a training program for members of the Joint Committee dealing with the role of such committees, conflict resolution, consensus building, joint problem solving, agenda development, minute recording and other issues mutually agreed to by the Committee. The Committee will meet within 60 days of the signing of this agreement and thereafter as required.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-non- renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health local occupational health and Safety Committee safety committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee Committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee Sub-Committee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to the public, which may include ministry contracting practices.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreementAgreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (65) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to d) The parties agree that the role of the Committee includes reviewing rehabilitation programs and practices to:  improve service access to the publicrehabilitation process for employees incapacitated for their own occupation through illness or injury;  improve rehabilitation programs to return employees to their own or other occupations as soon as possible;  identify and address systemic causes of illness and injury and consequent STIIP/LTD usage. (1) Clearly establish responsibility for case management with the Committee providing advice and recommendations as required. Such recommendations may include:  improved placement options for those employees who are capable of performing alternative employment, in addition to the recommendations identified in Appendix 2, Part IV (d)(4). Senior representatives are to be designated as employer representatives to the Committee. (2) Ensure sharing of all information pertinent to a case with the parties involved (union, employer, insurance carrier). Develop confidentiality standards specific to the process and consistent with the current legislation to protect the privacy of information shared. (3) Establish responsibilities for initiating an investigation of a worksite where there is a pattern of frequent or repetitive absence which significantly exceed the average. Where health and safety measures may include ministry contracting practicesbe indicated or where otherwise appropriate, the Committee may coordinate their investigation with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and make recommendations to the parties depending on the findings. (4) Review current forms used for STIIP and LTD and Rehabilitation in order to make them simpler and more effective and/or eliminate duplication. (e) The role of the Committee in joint training initiatives is as follows:  to support and assist in carrying out training needs identification as required;  to provide input and advice on specific training proposals and initiatives;  to review current and planned joint training initiatives and provide advice on implementation issues;  to promote and support joint training initiatives;  to review program evaluations and make recommendations on changes to the joint programs;  to participate in training programs, as appropriate;  with specific regard to Article 30, the Committee will develop a training program for members of the Joint Committee dealing with the role of such committees, conflict resolution, consensus building, joint problem solving, agenda development, minute recording and other issues mutually agreed to by the Committee. The Committee will meet within 60 days of the signing of this Agreement and thereafter as required.

Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreementAgreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreementAgreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministryCommittee. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee Committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committeeissues. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee Sub- Committee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making the Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(eArticle 21.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to matters within any article(s) that reference a Joint Committee, with the publicexception of Article 23 – Occupational Health and Safety and Appendix 3, which may include ministry contracting practicesPart III – Rehabilitation Committee.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreementAgreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (65) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to d) The parties agree that the role of the Committee includes reviewing rehabilitation programs and practices to: • improve service access to the publicrehabilitation process for employees incapacitated for their own occupation through illness or injury; • improve rehabilitation programs to return employees to their own or other occupations as soon as possible; • identify and address systemic causes of illness and injury and consequent STIIP/LTD usage. (1) Clearly establish responsibility for case management with the Committee providing advice and recommendations as required. Such recommendations may include: • improved placement options for those employees who are capable of performing alternative employment, in addition to the recommendations identified in Appendix 2, Part IV (d)(4). Senior representatives are to be designated as employer representatives to the Committee. (2) Ensure sharing of all information pertinent to a case with the parties involved (union, employer, insurance carrier). Develop confidentiality standards specific to the process and consistent with the current legislation to protect the privacy of information shared. (3) Establish responsibilities for initiating an investigation of a worksite where there is a pattern of frequent or repetitive absence which significantly exceed the average. Where health and safety measures may include ministry contracting practicesbe indicated or where otherwise appropriate, the Committee may coordinate their investigation with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and make recommendations to the parties depending on the findings. (4) Review current forms used for STIIP and LTD and Rehabilitation in order to make them simpler and more effective and/or eliminate duplication. (e) The role of the Committee in joint training initiatives is as follows: • to support and assist in carrying out training needs identification as required; • to provide input and advice on specific training proposals and initiatives; • to review current and planned joint training initiatives and provide advice on implementation issues; • to promote and support joint training initiatives; • to review program evaluations and make recommendations on changes to the joint programs; • to participate in training programs, as appropriate; • with specific regard to Article 30, the Committee will develop a training program for members of the Joint Committee dealing with the role of such committees, conflict resolution, consensus building, joint problem solving, agenda development, minute recording and other issues mutually agreed to by the Committee. The Committee will meet within 60 days of the signing of this Agreement and thereafter as required.

Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization re‐organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable non‐renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons Co‐Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-ChairpersonsCo‐Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons Co‐Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e); (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to the public, which may include ministry contracting practices.

Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreementAgreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee Committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the partiesParties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-non- renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health local occupational health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministrysafety committee. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Authority Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Authority Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates;. (65) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e13.3(e);. (6) Matters related to classification. (7) Matters related to rehabilitation, as outlined in Memorandum of Understanding #9. (8) discussing opportunities to improve service to Telework as outlined in Memorandum of Understanding #5. (9) Other matters mutually agreed by the public, which may include ministry contracting practicesparties.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health local occupational health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministrysafety committee. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee Committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee Sub-Committee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e);. (8) discussing opportunities The Committee may make recommendations on: (i) In-service training needs and programs and training assistance. (ii) Training programs for employees affected by technological change, affected by new methods of operation and/or wishing to improve service to the public, which may include ministry contracting practicestheir qualifications. (iii) Minimum training periods free from normal workload responsibilities.

Responsibilities of Committee. (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which of HPAS that results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (43) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (54) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local the Occupational Health and And Safety Committee. (5) The Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministry. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Co-Chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairpersons. The committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Co-Chairpersons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, or their designates; (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e20.10(e); (6) reviewing and making recommendations regarding the effective use of human resources; (i) positions that normally form career paths for existing employees; (ii) positions which lend themselves to on the job training, internship and employee development opportunities; (iii) positions which are normally entry level positions into the Public Service; (iv) approaches to enhance greater commitment, coordination and standards for training and employee development programs. (7) reviewing and making recommendations regarding the recruitment and development of a well-qualified and efficient workplace that is representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia and the training and development of employees to xxxxxx career development and advancement; (8) discussing functioning as an Occupational Health and Safety Committee where no separate Occupational Health and Safety Committee has been established; (9) the review of changing workplace technology as it may affect employees covered by the agreement; (10) reviewing options which enhance career opportunities including in-public service, exchange programs and secondments; (11) reviewing the circumstances where employees covered by the agreement are required to stand by in conjunction with employees covered by Clause 14.6. (12) Subcommittees on education and training may make recommendations to the Joint Committee on: (i) In-service training needs and programs and training assistance. (ii) Training programs for employees affected by technological change, affected by new methods of operation and/or wishing to improve service their qualifications. (iii) Minimum training periods free from normal workload responsibilities. (13) Whenever necessary, the Joint Committee may seek the advice of internal or external training resources. (14) The parties agree to establish a joint committee consisting of one representative from each party to revise the role of the Rehabilitation Committee to: (i) improve access to the publicrehabilitation process for employees incapacitated for their own occupation through illness or injury; (ii) improve rehabilitation programs to return employees to their own or other occupations as soon as possible; (iii) identify and address systemic causes of illness and injury and consequent short-term disability/LTD usage. (iv) Establish responsibilities for initiating an investigation of a worksite where there is a pattern of frequent or repetitive absence which significantly exceed the HPAS average. Where health and safety measures may be indicated or where otherwise appropriate, which the Committee may include ministry contracting practicescoordinate their investigation with the Rehabilitation Committee and make recommendations to the parties depending on the findings. (v) Review current forms used for short-term disability and LTD and rehabilitation in order to make them simpler and more effective and/or eliminate duplication.

Responsibilities of Committee. ‌ (a) The Committee shall not have jurisdiction over wages or any other matter of collective bargaining, including the administration of this agreementAgreement. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee Committee of the Union or of the Employer and shall not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. (b) In the event of any substantial re-organization in a ministry which results in redundancy, relocation or reclassification, the Committee shall meet in order for the Employer to consult with the Union. (c) Following a consultative and collaborative leadership approach, the The Committee shall also have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer on the following general matters: (1) reviewing matters, other than grievances, relating to the maintenance of good relations between the parties; (2) discussing issues relating to the workplace that affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreementAgreement; (3) correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstanding; (4) reviewing ways in which the Employer can reduce workplace consumption of non-renewable and renewable resources, increase the amount of material that is reused in the workplace and implement recycling programs; (5) reviewing matters unresolved and referred to it by a Local Occupational Health local occupational health and Safety Committee except where that local committee is comprised of representatives of more than one ministrysafety committee. Upon receipt of such a referral the Ministry Committee Coco-Chairpersons chairpersons shall notify the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Coco-Chairpersonschairpersons. The committee Committee may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Sub-Committee. Those portions of ministry Joint Committee and Subcommittee sub committee minutes and/or other record of proceedings, proceedings which address occupational health and safety issues, shall be forwarded to the Coco-Chairpersons chair persons of the Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Sub-Committee, or their designates;. (6) reviewing organizational health issues relating to the recruitment and retention of employees; (7) making The Committee may make recommendations on the criteria for the approval of applications pursuant to Clause 20.8(e);. (8) discussing opportunities The mandate of this Committee shall include any article contained in this Agreement where a Joint Committee is referenced (e.g. Articles 13 — Layoff and Recall, 14 — Hours of Work, 34 — Special Employment Programs; Effective use of Human Resources; Telework; Workload). The Article 29 — Joint Union/Management Committee will conduct an initial review and provide recommendations. Recommendations could include, but are not limited to, a referral to improve service a joint sub-committee to deal with the publicreferred matter, which may include ministry contracting practiceswhere appropriate.