Informal Consultations Sample Clauses

The Informal Consultations clause establishes a process for parties to discuss and attempt to resolve disputes or issues amicably before resorting to formal dispute resolution mechanisms. Typically, this involves requiring the parties to meet, communicate, or negotiate in good faith to address concerns as they arise, often within a specified timeframe. By encouraging open dialogue and early problem-solving, this clause aims to prevent escalation of conflicts and reduce the need for costly or time-consuming litigation or arbitration.
Informal Consultations. 9.3.1 It is expected that a bargaining unit member will discuss his or her concern(s) with the person(s) taking the action and with any other appropriate parties including the member's department Chairperson. 9.3.2 If these informal meetings have failed to achieve a settlement of this problem, the Grievant may request a settlement meeting from the lowest level Administrator having administrative responsibility for both the Grievant and the person taking the action. The request for such a meeting must be made in writing, with a copy to the AAUP, and should be made as promptly as possible, but in no case shall it be made more than ninety
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Informal Consultations. 14.3.1 It is expected that a Lecturer Faculty member or members will discuss their concern(s) with the person(s) committing the alleged violation and with any other appropriate parties including the member's Department Chairperson prior to Step One. 14.3.2 The discussions between the parties at this step should be open, informal, and directed toward developing a mutually acceptable solution of the grievance. 14.3.3 Any problem resolution reached at this stage of the procedure will be non- precedent- setting and may not be cited by either party in arbitration as the basis for the resolution of any problem or grievance which may arise thereafter. 14.3.4 Where the grievance is brought by the chapter, informal consultations shall be between the University president or designee and the UNHLU president or designee. Chapter grievances shall be identified as such by the UNHLU.
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Informal Consultations. 14.3.1 It is expected that a Lecturer Faculty member will discuss his or her concern(s) with the person(s) committing the alleged violation and with any other appropriate parties including the member's Department Chairperson prior to Step One. 14.3.2 The discussions between the parties at this step should be open, informal, and directed toward developing a mutually acceptable solution of the grievance. 14.3.3 Any problem resolution reached at this stage of the procedure will be non- precedent-setting and may not be cited by either party in arbitration as the basis for the resolution of any problem or grievance which may arise thereafter.
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Informal Consultations. At reasonable times during the Program Period, Fluidigm’s representatives may consult informally with the Principal Investigator regarding the Program personally, by telephone, email or other means of communication.
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Informal Consultations. 20.3.1 It is expected that a bargaining unit member will discuss his or her concern(s) with the person(s) alleged to have violated this agreement, and with any other appropriate parties, prior to submitting a formal written Step One grievance.
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Informal Consultations. 9.3.1 It is expected that a bargaining unit member will discuss his or her concern(s) with the person(s) taking the action and with any other appropriate parties including the member's department Chairperson. 9.3.2 If these informal meetings have failed to achieve a settlement of this problem, the Grievant may request a settlement meeting from the lowest level Administrator having administrative responsibility for both the Grievant and the person taking the action. The request for such a meeting must be made in writing, with a copy to the AAUP, and should be made as promptly as possible, but in no case shall it be made more than ninety (90) calendar days after the Grievant has become aware of the action(s) being contested. The Grievant may be accompanied at all such meetings by a representative of the AAUP. This Administrator will have twenty-one (21) calendar days from the receipt of the request for a settlement meeting in which to resolve the dispute. If a resolution is achieved, this Administrator, or his/her designated representative, shall promptly notify the Grievant and the AAUP. 9.3.3 The discussions between the parties at this step should be open, informal and directed toward developing a mutually acceptable resolution of the grievance. 9.3.4 Any problem resolution reached at this stage of the procedure will be non-precedent- setting and may not be cited by either party in arbitration as the basis for the resolution of any problem or grievance which may arise thereafter.
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Informal Consultations. It is expected that a bargaining unit member will dis.cuss his or her concem(s) with the person(s) taking the action and with any other appropriate parties including the member's department chairperson.
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Informal Consultations. Informal consultations may address the APA process in general or potential covered issues in particular. They may be conducted by telephone, in writing, and/or in person and may be obtained without prior submission of memoranda or other documentation. Taxpayers are encouraged to provide sufficient information to make an informal consultation meaningful. Taxpayers are therefore encouraged to review the contents of a pre-filing conference for ideas about information that may be helpful to present to APMA.
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Related to Informal Consultations

  • Technical Consultations If a Party has a significant concern with respect to food safety, plant health, or animal health, or an SPS measure that the other Party has proposed or implemented, that Party may request technical consultations with the other Party. The Party that is the subject of the request should respond to the request without undue delay. Each Party shall endeavour to provide the information necessary to avoid a disruption to trade and, as the case may be, to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

  • Consultations A Party may request in writing consultations with the other Party with respect to any matter referred to in Article 174 (Scope of Application).

  • Informal Negotiations To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.

  • JOINT CONSULTATION 25.01 The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation and will consult on matters of common interest. 25.02 The subjects that may be determined as appropriate for joint consultation will be by mutual agreement of the parties. 25.03 Wherever possible, the Council shall consult with representatives of the Professional Institute at the appropriate level about contemplated changes in conditions of employment or working conditions not governed by this Agreement.

  • Informal Discussions Before a written grievance is submitted, informal discussions will take place between the aggrieved party, the principal or supervisor and Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative. Through these discussions the parties will attempt to resolve the problem. Subd. 2. Level I: If the grievance is not resolved through informal discussions, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance in writing to the principal or supervisor. A copy of such written grievance must simultaneously be filed with Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will set a meeting date within five (5) days of receipt of the written grievance. The Director, Human Resources will give a written decision on the grievance to the parties involved within ten (10) days after the meeting. Subd. 3. Level II: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level I, the decision rendered may be appealed to the superintendent of schools, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level I. If a grievance is properly appealed to the superintendent, the superintendent or designee will set a time to meet regarding the grievance within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the meeting, the superintendent or designee will issue a decision in writing to the parties involved. Subd. 4. Level III: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level II, the decision rendered may be appealed to the School Board, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level II. If a grievance is properly appealed to the School Board, the School Board will set a time to hear the grievance within twenty (20) days after the receipt of the appeal. Within twenty (20) days after the meeting, the School Board will issue its decision in writing to the parties involved. At the option of the School Board, a committee or representative(s) of the School Board may be designated by the School Board to hear the appeal at this level and report its findings and recommendations to the School Board. The School Board will then render its decision.