DELEGATE IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION Sample Clauses

DELEGATE IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION. Delegate' means an employee who is nominated by union members to act as a representative between the members and the Union within a particular workplace. Proxy delegates may be appointed from time to time as appropriate. Names of delegates will be formally advised by letter to management after each election or change in representation. Management will ensure that names of delegates are given to appropriate staff. Delegates will be part of the Clinical Pharmacist Facilitators induction process for new employees. The delegates will make themselves known to new employees, who will be given the opportunity to discuss the benefits of union membership should they so wish. It is recognised that some time off will be required to carry out activities provided for. Accordingly, paid time off shall be allowed for recognised union delegates to attend meetings with management, consult with union members, and other recognised union delegates and officials, to consult and discuss those issues addressed in this clause, specifically effectiveness studies, management of change, staff surplus, and options for resolving staff surplus. The Employer accepts that union Advocate is the recognised channel of communication between the union and the Employer in the workplace.