Article 29 : labour relations advisory committee

29.1 A labour relations advisory committee is created within sixty (60) calendar days of the coming into force of the Agreement.

29.2 The committee's mandate is to review and discuss issues, problems and disputes, other than grievances, relating to working conditions or relations between the University on the one hand and the employees and the Bargaining Unit on the other.

29.3 The committee is comprised of a maximum of three (3) University representatives and three (3) Bargaining Unit representatives, who are authorized and given time off without loss of pay at the University's expense to attend the committee's meetings. For specific matters, guests may be invited to attend a committee meeting with the agreement of the parties and with prior notice.

29.4 Minutes are prepared by the Parties on a rotation basis for each meeting and a copy is sent to the representatives within ten (10) working days. The committee can make recommendations.

29.5 This committee meets six (6) times per year according to a timetable set between the parties and other meetings may be needed to address special or emergency situations.