Administration of the Agreement

II.1 Duration of the Agreement

 

The term of the Agreement shall be from the date of ratification to June 30, 2002.

Where provisions in the Agreement require action by the Association and the Board after the date of ratification and that action has been or may be delayed, it shall be taken as soon as is administratively feasible.

 

II.2.1 No Strikes - No Lockouts

 

There shall be no strikes or lockouts during the life of this Agreement.

 

II.2.2 Essential Access

 

In the event of a strike or lockout at the University, members whose research requires access to facilities on the University campus, in order to prevent such damage to that research as the loss of live or decomposable materials, shall be allowed such access following arrangements with the University Research Officer. Where possible, notification of access needs shall be given.

 

II.3 Copies of the Agreement

 

Within sixty (60) days of the signing of this Collective Agreement, the Board shall prepare and provide to each member a copy of the Agreement together with any additional material which the parties agree shall be distributed. The Board shall provide at cost to the Association for its own use one hundred (100) copies of the Agreement within sixty (60) days of signing. The Board shall routinely provide a copy of the Agreement to members appointed during its life.

With respect to new appointments, a copy of the Collective Agreement shall accompany any offer of employment.

 

II.4 Correspondence

 

All correspondence between the parties arising out of or incidental to this Agreement shall pass between the Associate Vice-President of Human Resources (or designate) and the President of the Association (or designate). Where the Agreement specifies notice in writing, the internal postal service of the University shall normally be deemed adequate means of communication.

 

II.5 Provision of Information

 

Each party shall provide to the other party documents that by policy or practice are routinely available to members of the University. Requests for further information from the other party shall be made through the Joint Committee, and such further information shall not be unreasonably refused. Where such information relates to named individuals in detail, such details shall be restricted to, and treated confidentially by the parties, officers and designated representatives. Requests for information shall be routed through and/or copied to the Associate Vice-President of Human Resources or the TUFA President, as appropriate.

 

II.6 Joint Committee on the Administration of the Agreement

 

II.6.1

Recognizing the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation, the parties agree, within thirty (30) days of the signing of this Agreement, to establish a Joint Committee on the Administration of the Agreement, comprised of three (3) representatives of the Association and three (3) representatives of the Board.

 

II.6.2

The Joint Committee shall deal with problems arising from the administration of this Agreement, as far as possible, and perform the various functions assigned to it in the articles of this Agreement. The parties may agree to establish sub-committees of the Joint Committee to perform particular functions assigned by particular articles of the Agreement if they are of the opinion that this will better expedite the administration of the Agreement. Such sub-committees shall be composed of an equal number of representatives of the Association and of the Board.

 

II.6.2.1

The Joint Committee shall not have the power to alter or amend in any way the terms of this Agreement, and Joint Committee decisions are not binding unless expressed in writing and signed by the authorized representatives of each party on behalf of the Association and of the Board.

 

II.6.3

The Joint Committee shall determine its own procedures, subject to the following provisions:

 

1. the Joint Committee shall be co-chaired by one (1) representative of the Association and one (1) representative of the Board;

2. a quorum for the Joint Committee shall be four (4) of its members, with a minimum of two (2) members representing each of the Board and the Association;

3. the Joint Committee shall meet at least twice during each academic year, but may meet more often by mutual agreement;

4. either party may request a meeting to be held at a mutually convenient time within ten (10) working days of the request;

5. the co-Chairs may meet to settle agenda for meetings; failing that, they shall exchange written agenda at least three (3) working days in advance of each meeting.

    

II.7 Application of Procedures to Programs

 

Where departmental procedures are specified in this Agreement, it is understood that they shall also apply to programs.

 

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Chapter	I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Schedule	A, AA
Appendix	A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M
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