Common use of Second Stage Clause in Contracts

Second Stage. If the matter remains unresolved, within 15 working days of the first stage dispute meeting the concerned Trade Union may refer the matter to the Chief Executive who will organise a hearing before three Trust Board Members (not including any Director involved in an earlier stage), a decision will be made and a formal response given. A meeting should take place within 15 working days of the date that the letter was received by the Chief Executive. All relevant papers by both parties should be exchanged 5 working days before the meeting or at an alternative date agreed by both parties.

Second Stage. If the matter remains unresolved, within 15 working days of the first stage dispute meeting the concerned Trade Union may refer the matter to the Chief Executive People Officer who will organise a hearing before three Trust Board Members (not including any Director involved in an earlier stage), a decision will be made and a formal response given. A meeting should take place within 15 working days of the date that the letter was received by the Chief Executive. All relevant papers by both parties should be exchanged 5 working days before the meeting or at an alternative date agreed by both parties.