Purpose and Policy Sample Clauses
The "Purpose and Policy" clause defines the overarching objectives and guiding principles of the agreement. It typically outlines the intent behind the contract, such as fostering a collaborative relationship, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, or promoting ethical conduct. By clearly stating the agreement’s aims and the values that inform its provisions, this clause helps all parties understand the context and expectations, thereby reducing ambiguity and supporting consistent interpretation throughout the contract.
Purpose and Policy. 1. The purpose of this procedure is to secure, as soon as possible, equitable solutions to problems involving the welfare or working conditions of a teacher or teachers or to problems which draw into question the interpretation or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement. To better effectuate these policies, both parties agree that all proceedings shall be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure.
2. It is important that grievances be processed through the step as rapidly as possible. The number of days indicated at each step should be considered as maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. If the Association as the moving party fails to comply with the time limit, the grievance shall be considered settled on the basis of the Board’s last written answer to the grievance. If the Board as the responding party fails to comply with any time limit at any step, the grievance shall automatically pass to the next step in the grievance procedure. The parties may, however, agree to extend the time limits at any step.
3. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting the right of any individual teacher to present grievances to school officials and/or the Board and to have those grievances adjusted without the intervention of the Association, except that the adjustment, shall not be inconsistent with the Agreement and the Association shall be given the opportunity to be represented at such adjustment.
Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that the purpose and intent of the provisions contained herein are to ensure that merit promotion principles are applied in a consistent manner with equity to all employees and without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation and shall be based solely on job- related criteria. This article sets forth the merit promotion system, policies, and procedures applicable to bargaining unit positions.
Purpose and Policy. The City of Burbank and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have declared it to be their purpose and policy to establish organized, planned systems of apprenticeship programs in the line mechanic, electrician, and test technician trades, conducted as a joint labor and management undertaking. The parties have thus developed and adopted Apprenticeship Standards and have reached an understanding and agreement to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Apprenticeship Program. In addition, the parties have established trainee programs for the power plant in the fields of maintenance and operation. The parties have thus developed training plans and have reached an understanding and agreement to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Trainee Programs.
Purpose and Policy. The Parties agree that substantial benefits and enhanced productivity may accrue through an Incentive Awards Program and an Employee Suggestion Awards Program which objectively recognize and may financially reward employee accomplishments.
Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that recycling and going green are important for environmental concerns. The Agency recognizes that it can make more efficient use of natural resources by maximizing recycling and preventing waste wherever possible. Any recycling programs established by the parties will be done in a cost effective manner. The administration will make every reasonable effort to see that employees are environmentally conscious. Parties agree that revenue generated from recycling be used in accordance with the statute. The agency is committed to supporting Federal government efforts to increase energy efficiency; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities; conserve and protect water resources through efficiency, reuse, and storm water management; eliminate waste, recycle, and prevent pollution; design, construct, maintain, and operate high performance sustainable buildings; and inform Federal employees about these goals. The issue of recycling will periodically be on the agenda of, and be dealt with at the National Level Union/Management Committee meetings. The union may request an annual briefing during the February UM meeting on the recycling program and going green efforts at SSA, which may include a discussion on funds collected and expenses of the program. SSA will make information available to SSA employees regarding the Agency Recycling Program and recycling information on the agency intranet.
Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that the purpose and intent of the provisions contained herein are to ensure that promotions are made equitably and in a consistent manner. Promotions shall be based solely on job-related criteria and without regard to political, religious, labor organization affiliation or non‑affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, non‑disqualifying disabling condition, or age. This article sets forth the merit promotion system, policies, and procedures applicable to bargaining unit positions in the Department.
Purpose and Policy. The parties agree that the purpose and intent of the provisions contained herein are to ensure that the Air Force merit promotion program is equitable and consistent in accordance with applicable law, rule, regulation and this agreement. Promotions shall be based solely on job-related criteria, and without regard to political, religious, labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, disabling condition, or age. The parties agree the following procedures are applicable to all bargaining unit employees at ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ AFB.
Purpose and Policy. A. The Agency and the Union agree and recognize that an award program is a necessary and useful mechanism through which employee accomplishments may be recognized. The award program will be administered in accordance with law, governing regulations, and Agency guidelines.
B. Incentive awards encourage creativity, promote initiative, and improve morale, resulting in improved organizational efficiency and customer service. Public recog- nition of award recipients for the employee’s special contributions, community involvement, and suggestions, is an effective means to achieve this objective.
Purpose and Policy. 612.1-1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this law to set the standards and requirements for participation in the mortgage programs and to prescribe the foreclosure process required to be used in the event of a default of a mortgage.
Purpose and Policy a. The Parties agree that the purpose and intent of the provisions contained herein are to ensure that promotions are made equitably and in a consistent manner. Promotions shall be based solely on job-related criteria and without regard to political affiliation, religious beliefs, labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, non- disqualifying disabling condition, or age. This Article sets forth the merit promotion system, policies, and procedures applicable to bargaining unit positions.
b. Merit promotion actions for positions within the bargaining unit will be processed and made in accordance with this Agreement. Additionally, because 5 C.F.R. Section 335.103, requires a local merit promotion plan, the Parties agree that the USMA plan applies where it does not conflict with this Agreement.