Common use of Committee Functions Clause in Contracts

Committee Functions. (i) The Committee shall review all claims for benefits under this Article on a monthly basis to ensure such claims are properly administered in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The Committee shall also review the year to date record of absenteeism for sickness of all Employees at such meetings. (ii) It is understood and agreed that the Committee has been established to ensure that the benefits of Article 11 are not abused. In order to ensure the Committee's success, the Committee will have the authority to modify, alter, discontinue, or disallow benefits, or amend the eligibility requirements for Salary Continuance Benefits with respect to any claim or claims it deems such action is appropriate. (iii) The Committee, in conjunction with the Health Professional and the Employee’s own Doctor, shall recommend and approve any necessary action to ensure the early rehabilitation of an affected Employee. (iv) The Committee shall, in individual cases, establish specific criteria for Employees to meet when requesting benefits under this Article. (v) It shall also be a function of the Committee to advise the Parties of their “Duty to Accommodate”. It is understood and agreed that the Company and the Union shall meet to discuss and mutually agree on the conditions applying to any Employee referred to the Parties by the Committee in accordance with the above.