Common use of Seeking Concurrence Clause in Contracts

Seeking Concurrence. Where the majority of medical evidence supports the application for medical retirement either by reason of terminal or serious illness, as per clause 1.2 above, the employer shall seek the concurrence of the Secretary to medically retire the principal. All applications for concurrence must be in writing and accompanied by the correct documentation. Applications for concurrence for medical retirement will be granted where the following criteria have been met: The process has been followed; and The medical evidence has been supplied in sufficient detail so as to support the application for medical retirement as specified in clause 1.2. Where the medical evidence that has been supplied is not of sufficient detail to enable full consideration of the application for medical retirement, the Secretary may request that the employer seek a further medical opinion.