Common use of Decision Process Clause in Contracts

Decision Process. for Decisions The persons who are responsible for applying the decision process are the Company representative with the appropriate decision and the Union representative designated by the Union Executive. It is recognized that a given decision may require the involvement of more than these two persons. Subject to and below, decisions to use purchased services will be made on a consensus basis. Both parties must consider all relevant criteria with the mutual goal of selecting the most effective option. The decision makers are responsible for making timely decisions and for the decision itself. Opportunity The parties recognize that work may be done more effectively internally or externally. Opportunities for the application of this Article to new or existing work can be initiated by Management andlor the Union. It is intended that joint discussion should commence as soon as possible and before detailed definition of the need to have new or existing work done by purchased Definition of Need The parties will consider what work must be done and why and include such dimensions as when it must commence and the duration of the work; the quantity of resources required; the quality of the results; the skills required and their availability internally and externally; and safety requirements.

Decision Process. Responsibility for Decisions The persons who are responsible for applying the decision process are the Company representative with the appropriate decision authority and the Union representative designated by the Union Executive. It is recognized that a given decision may require the involvement of more than these two persons. Subject to and below, decisions to use purchased services will be made on a consensus basis. Both parties must consider all relevant criteria with the mutual goal of selecting the most effective option. The decision makers are responsible for making timely decisions and for the decision itself. Opportunity The parties recognize that work may be done more effectively internally or externally. Opportunities for the application of this Article to new or existing work can be initiated by Management andlor and/or the Union. It is intended that joint discussion should commence as soon as possible and before detailed definition of the need to have new or existing work done by purchased services. Definition of Need The parties will consider what work must be done and why and include such dimensions as when it must commence and the duration of the work; the quantity of resources required; : the quality of the results; the skills required and their availability internally and externally; and safety requirements.