Common use of The Investigation Clause in Contracts

The Investigation. 4.1.1 When the informal procedure and/or mediation fail or when the complainant does not want to proceed informally or through mediation but wants to pursue the matter, a written formal complaint will be investigated, at the choice of the complainant, by an independent and qualified investigator. The investigator shall be chosen in consultation with the complainant, and, where the complainant is an Employee, in consultation with the Union. This person will investigate the complaint thoroughly. 4.1.2 The complainant, respondent and anyone interviewed during the investigation have the right to be accompanied during any interviews or meetings. 4.1.3 The investigation shall proceed without delay and shall be completed as quickly as possible. 4.1.4 During all stages of the investigation, the principles of natural justice shall apply. 4.1.5 The respondent will be provided with a copy of the formal written complaint at the beginning of the investigation. No other documentation will be provided to the respondent, or the complainant, until the Draft Report is completed. 4.1.6 The complainant and the respondent shall each provide a list of witnesses. Normally, all witnesses will be interviewed. If the Investigator chooses not to interview a particular witness, written rationale for this decision will be provided to the complainant or respondent as applicable.