8.8: Appendix 8.8: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Labour Relations Committee Terms of Reference
Policy
Purpose:
1. The Purpose of the International Union of Operating Engineers Labour Relations Committee is to meet with representatives of IUOE to propose collective agreement changes, and to negotiate and conclude memoranda of agreement for recommendation to the Board.
Powers and Duties:
2. The International Union of Operating Engineers Labour Relations Committee has the authority to:
2.1. Establish Board proposals within established Board mandates and guidelines;
2.2. Negotiate with representatives of IUOE; and
2.3. Make recommendations to the Board for ratification.
Membership / Quorum:
3. Membership shall consist of:
3.1. Two (2) trustees and one (1) alternate trustee, with a quorum of two (2) trustees; and
3.2. The Superintendent or designate(s).
3.3. Voting Membership shall consist of:
3.3.1. Two (2) trustees appointed to International Union of Operating Engineers Labour Relations Committee at the Board Organizational Meeting.
3.3.1.1. The alternate trustee shall not be a voting member, unless required to meet quorum.
Decision-Making Process:
4. The International Union of Operating Engineers Labour Relations Committee shall make all decision and / or recommendations to the Board, by simple majority of the voting members.
Meetings:
5. Meetings shall be closed to the public; and
6. Meeting shall be held as required to negotiate or interpret agreements.