Common use of Appointment of Experts Clause in Contracts

Appointment of Experts. The G.E.W.C. may be assisted by experts of its choice in preparing for specific issues to be addressed at annual meetings. Such experts may also participate in preparatory meetings. The expenses for any such experts must be documented and shall be included in the budget provided for in Clause 5.7. When necessary, the Secretariat may request an additional budget in order to commission an expert. The Human Resources Department shall examine the validity of the reasons for the request and, as the case may be, will determine the amount and the terms and conditions for the use of additional funds. At his or her request, to facilitate the passing on of information to employees, as provided for by the new Directive, the Secretary may call on the services of a Communications Officer, but with no extra budget. This is an experimental opportunity for the first four years of the present agreement. It may be extended after this, after assessment by the Bureau and agreement by the Group Human Resources Department.