Common use of Short List Clause in Contracts

Short List. (a) All eligible members of the Academic Unit concerned shall have the opportunity to apply and to nominate other eligible members, subject only to the provision that no one may run for Head whose own appointment contract does not encompass the term of Headship. (b) After consultation with the eligible members of the Academic Unit, and in accordance with the principles in Articles 3.30(d) and the criteria in Articles 10.61, and 10.62 or 50.61 and 50.62 as applicable, the Search Committee shall draw up a short list of not more than three candidates and shall arrange for those on the short list to meet the members of the Academic Unit, and present a public lecture. This lecture shall take place even if there is only one short-listed candidate for the position. (c) Thereafter the Search Committee shall give full consideration to the preferences of members of the Academic Unit before making a recommendation for the position. (d) The Search Committee shall have the right to recommend an acting Headship, subject to Article 16.15, unless by agreement by both Parties, and the provisions of 16.14 shall thereafter apply. (e) Except in the case where the Search Committee recommends an acting Headship, the recommendation of the Search Committee shall be forwarded to the Vice-President (Academic). The Vice-President (Academic) shall have the right to request the Search Committee to reconsider, giving reasons for the request. Following this reconsideration, if any, the recommendation of the Search Committee shall be forwarded to the Board for action.