Common use of Informal Actions Clause in Contracts

Informal Actions. Responsibilities Section Principals will be responsible for holding an initial informal discussion with members of their section, as set out below. The Orchestra Manager will be responsible for holding an initial discussion with Section Principals, as set out below. Initial discussion As soon as a Section Principal or Orchestra Manager (as applicable) becomes aware of an under-performance issue of a player, they will initially discuss it informally with them, giving clarity over any technical issues they consider to be relevant, and what improvements need to be achieved. If, following the initial discussion with the player, the required improvement has not been achieved, then the Orchestra Manager (together with the Section Principal as applicable) will have a further informal discussion with the player about the under- performance issue, and they will propose some objectives and a timescale (up to a maximum of 3 months depending on the issue) for the player to achieve the required improvements. The Orchestra Manager will confirm the objectives and timescale in writing to the player. In exceptional circumstances, the Orchestra Manager may agree to an extension to the agreed period, provided it is evident that the player has made all reasonable efforts to achieve the objectives, and that there is a reasonable prospect that the objectives will be achieved during an extended period. To support the player to make improvements, their musical performance will be regularly assessed, and the Orchestra Manager will provide them with feedback, with advice and feedback from their Section Principal as applicable. The player will be expected to keep the Orchestra Manager regularly updated on their progress and on any problems they are encountering. A written note of these informal discussions can be kept for reference but will not be placed as a formal record on a player’s file. At the end of the agreed period for achieving the objectives, the Orchestra Manager will meet with the player to review and discuss their performance with advice and feedback from their Section Principal as applicable. Following this review, the Orchestra Manager will decide on one of the following: - that the required improvement has been achieved, and no further action will be taken; or - that the required improvement has not been achieved, and that it is necessary to implement the Formal Procedure. Where Informal Action does not achieve the satisfactory results, or if Informal Action is not appropriate, the Formal Procedure will be implemented.