Common use of Communication and Consultation Clause in Contracts

Communication and Consultation. 9.1 The parties agree that effective communication and consultation is essential in promoting a successful operation. Consultation provides employees with an opportunity to provide input into the decision making process on actions affecting them. 9.2 Information sharing will be achieved through formal and informal means, such as presentations, newsletters and other appropriate avenues. 9.3 The elected Workplace Council representative will be the elected AMOU delegate of Newcastle Ferries. 9.4 A Workplace Council will be maintained to create a direct link between AMOU, employees covered by the Agreement and Management. The purpose of the Workplace Council will be to facilitate: (i) Open discussions and maintain an exchange of views between the AMOU Workplace Council representative and management. (ii) Monitor the implementation of this Agreement. (iii) Implement measures to further the Objectives of this Agreement. (iv) Introduction of new systems and technology. (v) The development of productivity and safety improvements. (vi) Any other agreed matter that the parties wish to discuss. 9.5 The Workplace Council representative shall meet with management on a regular basis or as determined between the parties. 9.6 The Workplace Council representative may also take an active part in other consultative committees, at Newcastle Ferries.