Common use of Consultative Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Consultative Arrangements. ‌ 2.1.1 The parties to this Agreement are committed to co-operation and consultation as part of the climate and culture of Catholic Education. The parties also accept that according to the authority and responsibility structure of the college/school, final decision making remains the prerogative of the principal/employing authority. The principal/employing authority however, in coming to decisions, is committed to the process of consultation with employees. Consultation and advice may continue to be facilitated through existing or revised structures. These may include: (a) regular meetings of staff, middle management and committees; (b) an executive committee of senior staff; (c) other committees or groups set up from time to time by the principal for a special purpose; and (d) various committees or officers appointed according to government regulation (e.g. Workplace Health and Safety). 2.1.2 An Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee is also an important element in the consultative structure within a college/school. It provides a mechanism to ensure that all people affected have an opportunity to participate in the implementation and monitoring of the collective enterprise agreement at the college/school level. Such an arrangement acknowledges the requirement for an atmosphere of mutual trust and co-operation. 2.1.3 The purpose of the School Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee is to: (a) provide an environment for greater two-way communication between the employer and the employees; (b) provide advice on the priorities for the implementation of the Collective Enterprise Agreement; (c) provide a forum in which employees participate in the implementation of the Collective Enterprise Agreement; (d) address issues and provide advice to the college/school regarding matters arising from this Agreement. 2.1.4 The employing authority shall establish (or reconstitute) an Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee at each college/school and shall determine its charter. An allocation of time for meetings shall be determined by the employing authority having regard to clause 7.11 of this agreement. The Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee will reflect the staffing structure of the college/school and would generally include: (a) two (2) persons appointed by the college/school employing authority; (b) one (1) union member elected by the IEUA college/school chapter; (c) three (3) members, one elected from each of the following areas: teaching, school officer and other services staff; provided that there is at least one representative from the teaching and support staff. When appropriate, other relevant personnel may be co-opted for input on specific issues.

Consultative Arrangements. ‌ 2.1.1 The parties to this Agreement are committed to co-operation and consultation as part of the climate and culture of Catholic Education. The parties also accept that according to the authority and responsibility structure of the college/school, final decision making remains the prerogative of the principal/employing authority. The principal/employing authority however, in coming to decisions, is committed to the process of consultation with employees. Consultation and advice may continue to be facilitated through existing or revised structures. These may include: (a) regular meetings of staff, middle management and committees; (b) an executive committee of senior staff; (c) other committees or groups set up from time to time by the principal for a special purpose; and (d) various committees or officers appointed according to government regulation (e.g. Workplace Health and Safety). 2.1.2 An Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee is also an important element in the consultative structure within a college/school. It provides a mechanism to ensure that all people affected have an opportunity to participate in the implementation and monitoring of the collective enterprise agreement at the college/school level. Such an arrangement acknowledges the requirement for an atmosphere of mutual trust and co-operation. 2.1.3 The purpose of the School Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee is to: (a) provide an environment for greater two-way communication between the employer and the employees; (b) provide advice on the priorities for the implementation of the Collective Enterprise Agreement; (c) provide a forum in which employees participate in the implementation of the Collective Enterprise Agreement; (d) address issues and provide advice to the college/school regarding matters arising from this Agreement. 2.1.4 The employing authority shall establish (or reconstitute) an Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee at each college/school and shall determine its charter. An allocation of time for meetings shall be determined by the employing authority having regard to clause 7.11 7.8 of this agreement. The Enterprise Bargaining Consultative Committee will reflect the staffing structure of the college/school and would generally include: (a) two (2) persons appointed by the college/school employing authority; (b) one (1) union member elected by the IEUA college/school chapter; (c) three (3) members, one elected from each of the following areas: teaching, school officer and other services staff; provided that there is at least one representative from the teaching and support staff. When appropriate, other relevant personnel may be co-opted for input on specific issues.