Common use of LABOR MANAGEMENT FORUM Clause in Contracts

LABOR MANAGEMENT FORUM. General a. Meetings will be held at least quarterly, and at other times as mutually agreed to by the Parties. b. Each Party will designate three (3) representatives and three (3) alternates to the Forum no later than thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Agreement. The representatives and the alternates will be capable of fully representing their organizations. The Parties recognize that resource persons may be necessary to assist in a specific matter scheduled for the discussion during the meeting. To the extent possible, the Parties will name such resource persons in advance. c. The Forum will establish its own procedures and methods of operation concerning agendas, meeting dates and locations. Agendas will be exchanged by the Parties ten (10) working days before the meetings. Matters not on the agenda may be added if either Party notifies the other no less than 24 hours before the meeting. d. Grievances properly related to Article 21, Negotiated Grievance Procedure, of this Agreement will not be discussed by the Parties during the LMF. e. Discussions on implementation of regulations dealing with conditions of employment or the contract will be a Forum function and may include investigations, studies, reports and recommendations. The consultation or informal discussions that take place during these meetings shall not prejudice either Party from exercising its bargaining rights should the consultation or informal discussion cover a mandatory subject of bargaining.