Group consultation Clause Samples
The "Group consultation" clause establishes the procedures and requirements for consulting with a group of stakeholders or representatives before making certain decisions or implementing changes. Typically, this clause outlines who must be consulted, the method and timing of consultation, and the types of matters that trigger the need for group input—such as changes to employment terms or workplace policies. Its core practical function is to ensure that affected parties have an opportunity to provide feedback or raise concerns, thereby promoting transparency and collaborative decision-making while reducing the risk of disputes or misunderstandings.
Group consultation. (a) As part of a Principal or delegate managing the allocation of Teacher Aide hours, consultation is the mandatory first step in the Principal or delegate’s decision-making.
(b) When considering the:
(i) allocation of additional permanent hours; or
(ii) reduction of permanent or temporary hours involving permanent Teacher Aides; the Principal or delegate must consult with permanent Teacher Aides as a group, to discuss and advise on the distribution of hours.
(c) The Principal or delegate is to:
(i) consult with all permanent and affected Teacher Aides (for example through proposing a time(s) to meet with the affected Teacher Aides as a group - when the majority of permanent Teacher Aides are rostered to work); and
(ii) through the consultation process, the Principal or delegate is to discuss the applicable processes (reduction or increase in hours) and consult on the possible outcome(s).
(d) Where a meeting is convened Teacher Aides not rostered to work shall be extended an invitation to attend also, however the attendance of non-rostered Teacher Aides is voluntary and not considered as duty time.
(e) Teacher ▇▇▇▇▇ who are unable to attend the meeting(s) should be contacted and the Principal or delegate should take reasonable action to advise the Teacher Aides who are unable to attend the scheduled meeting(s) about the outcome and proposed resolution before it is implemented.
Group consultation. This is equivalent to clause 2.3 in the current agreement with clause numbering changes only.