Joint Intent Sample Clauses
The Joint Intent clause defines the mutual understanding and shared objectives of the parties entering into an agreement. It clarifies that both parties have negotiated the contract with the same goals in mind and that the terms reflect their collective intentions, rather than favoring one side. This clause is particularly useful in preventing disputes over ambiguous language by establishing that the contract should be interpreted in a way that aligns with the parties' common purpose, thereby ensuring clarity and reducing the risk of misinterpretation.
Joint Intent. It is mutually agreed that professional development is in the interest of both parties for the purpose of assisting employees to upgrade present skills and knowledge, adapt to new work methods and procedures, and prepare for career advancement within UFV. Furthermore, levels of funding for professional development should, whenever possible, enable employees to participate fully in the activities defined in this article. Professional development does not include time and money spent on regular UFV business, nor does the term include training or education required rather than recommended by UFV. The Employer may refuse to grant leave to an employee where such leave would disrupt the operation of UFV, as determined by the Employer within guidelines established by the Joint Professional Development Committee, but this decision may be grieved by the employee. Such decisions regarding assisted exchange leaves shall be made in consultation with the appropriate employees in the affected area.
Joint Intent. It is mutually agreed that professional development is in the interest of both parties for the purpose of assisting employees to upgrade present skills and knowledge, adapt to new work methods and procedures, and prepare for career advancement within the University College. Furthermore, levels of funding for professional development should, whenever possible, enable employees to participate fully in the activities defined in this article. Professional development does not include time and money spent on regular College business, nor does the term include training or education required rather than recommended by the College. The Employer may refuse to grant leave to an employee where such leave would disrupt the operation of the University College, as determined by the Employer within guidelines established by the Joint Professional Development Committee, but this decision may be grieved by the employee. Such decisions regarding assisted exchange leaves shall be made in consultation with the appropriate employees in the affected area.
Joint Intent. It is mutually agreed that professional development is in the interest of both parties for the purpose of assisting employees to upgrade present skills and knowledge, adapt to new work methods and procedures, and prepare for career advancement within UCFV. Furthermore, levels of funding for professional development should, whenever possible, enable employees to participate fully in the activities defined in this article. Professional development does not include time and money spent on regular UCFV business, nor does the term include training or education required rather than recommended by UCFV. The Employer may refuse to grant leave to an employee where such leave would disrupt the operation of UCFV, as determined by the Employer within guidelines established by the Joint Professional Development Committee, but this decision may be grieved by the employee. Such decisions regarding assisted exchange leaves shall be made in consultation with the appropriate employees in the affected area.