Bethany Care Society Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #3

BETWEEN

THE BETHANY CARE SOCIETY
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

- and -

THE HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 

The Parties recognize the value of joint discussions of issues of mutual concern.   Where it is the intent of the Parties to create a forum for this purpose, the Parties agree as follows:

1. During the lifetime of this Collective Agreement, the Parties may establish a Joint Committee.

2. The Joint Advisory Committee will be comprised of Employer and Union Representatives.

3. The Parties will meet as mutually agreed.

4. The purpose of the Joint Committee will be to:
   
   - Exchange information;
   - Exchange information;
   - Make recommendations to their respective principals on matters discussed by the Committee

5. The Joint Committee shall establish terms of reference outlining the purpose of the Committee, its key functions, membership, and reporting relationships for each of the Parties.    The Parties shall determine the issues to be addressed.

This letter of understanding shall remain in effect for the lifetime of this Collective Agreement and can be renewed by the Parties by mutual agreement.