Common use of STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS Clause in Contracts

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS. 8.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing staff development for Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing staff development lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purposes of this Article, the term "staff development" includes orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills and other programs, which may be approved by the Employer. 8.02 The Employer's staff development policy governing annual in-service programs will include mandatory elements, as modified from time-to-time, and may include, but will not be limited to the following: (a) emergency preparedness [including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures]; (b) occupational health & safety matters and prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains;

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS. 8.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement recognize the value of continuing staff development for Employees and that the responsibility for such continuing staff development lies not only with the individual but also with the Employer. For the purposes of this Article, the term "staff development" includes orientation, acquisition and maintenance of essential skills and other programs, which may be approved by the Employer. 8.02 The Employer's staff development policy governing annual in-service programs will include mandatory elements, as modified from time-to-time, and may include, but will not be limited to the following: (a) emergency preparedness [including fire, evacuation and disaster procedures]; (b) occupational health & safety matters and prevention of personal injury including musculoskeletal injury arising from repetitive movements or strains;; draft