Community Representation Clause Examples

The Community Representation clause establishes the mechanism by which a community or group is formally represented in decision-making processes or contractual matters. Typically, this clause outlines who is authorized to act on behalf of the community, how representatives are selected, and the scope of their authority. For example, it may specify that a committee or elected individual has the power to negotiate or sign agreements for the group. The core function of this clause is to ensure that the interests of the community are effectively and legitimately voiced, preventing disputes over who can act as a spokesperson or make binding decisions.
Community Representation. 4.1 As diverse and low-income communities are underrepresented in the construction industry, the parties to this PLA support the direct involvement of FAST JOBS Coalition Community Representative and Agents hereinafter referred to as “FJC-Rep” and “FJC-A’s”, to insure the securement and successful retention of people of color and women. In accordance with Sound Transit resolution R99-21, FJC-Reps and FJC-A’s will be trained in the jobsite monitoring and advocacy of community interests in the implementation of the social justice provisions contained in this agreement. 4.2 FJC-Reps are employees of contractors party to this agreement. FJC-A’s are representatives of the FAST JOBS Coalition, hereinafter referred to as “FAST”.  All FJC-Reps and FJC-A’s will be recruited and selected by FAST. FJC-Reps will be journey level workers in their respective trades. All FJC-Reps and FJC-A’s will complete a comprehensive training program and will receive certification cards from FAST. Elements of this training will include but not be limited to: FAST Objectives  Monitoring of the provisions of this PLA  Communication Skills  Responsibilities  Accountability of Activities and Reporting  Jobsite Safety  Mentoring  Community Resource and Referral (to services)
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Community Representation. Parties acknowledge that community representation throughout the process is integral for the success of the COACHELLA PROSPERA, and Parties take all reasonable measures to engage the public, including but not limited to the following: a. Working Groups, Hubs, and the Advisory Council will be forums wherein community stakeholders and Partners are able to participate in the discussion and decision-making process. b. City will use existing local community groups and resident organizations to publicize meetings and utilize its Partners to assist in community outreach and engagement. c. The determination and implementation of some Projects (specifically in the Urban Greening and Active Transportation Hubs) require more design, and Partners have committed to robust community participation in all aspects of design and location. d. City shall consult with the Partners and community stakeholders privately and in Working Group settings to ensure clear messaging and communication on goals and requirements, address conflicts and roadblocks as they arise, and ensure that decisions are well-informed and made quickly to guarantee success.
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Community Representation. Parties acknowledge that community representation throughout the process is integral for the success of the COACHELLA PROSPERA, and Parties take all reasonable measures to engage the public, including but not limited to the following: a. Working Groups, Hubs, and the Advisory Council will be forums wherein community stakeholders and Partners are able to participate in the discussion and decision-making process. b. City will use existing local community groups and resident organizations to publicize meetings and utilize its Partners to assist in community outreach and engagement. c. The determination and implementation of some Projects (specifically in the Urban Greening and Active Transportation Hubs) require more design, and Partners have committed to robust community participation in all aspects of design and location. The City will ensure that Spanish translation is available and that materials are provided in English and Spanish. d. City shall consult with the Partners and community stakeholders privately and in Working Group settings to ensure clear messaging and communication on goals and requirements, address conflicts and roadblocks as they arise, and ensure that decisions are well-informed and made quickly to guarantee success.
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Community Representation.  To promote and put into effect closer links between overview and scrutiny members and the local community  To encourage and stimulate an enhanced community representative role for overview and scrutiny members including enhanced methods of consultation with local people  To liaise with the Council’s ▇▇▇▇ assemblies and Positive Ageing Council so that the local community might participate in the democratic process and where it considers it appropriate to seek the views of the ▇▇▇▇ assemblies and Positive Ageing Council on matters that affect or are likely to affect the local areas, including accepting items for the agenda of the appropriate select committee from ▇▇▇▇ assemblies and the Positive Ageing Council.  To keep the Council’s local ▇▇▇▇ assemblies and Positive Ageing Council under review and to make recommendations to the Executive and/or Council as to how participation in the democratic process by local people can be enhanced.  To receive petitions, deputations and representations from local people and other stakeholders about areas of concern within their overview and scrutiny remit, to refer them to the Executive, appropriate committee or officer for action, with a recommendation or report if the committee considers that necessary  To consider any referral within their remit referred to it by a member under the Councillor Call for Action (Part IV E 10), and if they consider it appropriate to scrutinise decisions and/or actions taken in relation to that matter, and/or make recommendations/report to the Executive (for executive matters) or the Council (non-executive matters)
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Community Representation. All members of the Board shall represent the entire Eau Claire area as that term is defined by the Board of Trustees.
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Community Representation. Community benefits agreements operate under the assumption that a given community coalition represents the community as a whole. Establishing community representation is a difficult task, and inherently privileges some voices and interests over others. When govern- ments get involved in the negotiations, policy experts have observed that community demands are diluted by the shift in negotiating power.
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Related to Community Representation

  • Company Representation Each Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Issuance given by the Company shall constitute a representation by the Company as to the satisfaction in respect of such borrowing or issuance of the conditions referred to in Section 3.02(a).

  • Securities Representations This Agreement is being entered into by the Company in reliance upon the following express representations and warranties of the Participant. The Participant hereby acknowledges, represents and warrants that: (a) The Participant has been advised that the Participant may be an “affiliate” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act and in this connection the Company is relying in part on the Participant’s representations set forth in this Section 10. (b) If the Participant is deemed an affiliate within the meaning of Rule 144 of the Securities Act, the shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder must be held indefinitely unless an exemption from any applicable resale restrictions is available or the Company files an additional registration statement (or a “re-offer prospectus”) with regard to such shares of Common Stock and the Company is under no obligation to register such shares of Common Stock (or to file a “re-offer prospectus”). (c) If the Participant is deemed an affiliate within the meaning of Rule 144 of the Securities Act, the Participant understands that (i) the exemption from registration under Rule 144 will not be available unless (A) a public trading market then exists for the Common Stock of the Company, (B) adequate information concerning the Company is then available to the public, and (C) other terms and conditions of Rule 144 or any exemption therefrom are complied with, and (ii) any sale of the shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder may be made only in limited amounts in accordance with the terms and conditions of Rule 144 or any exemption therefrom.

  • UNION REPRESENTATION 3.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Union may appoint up to two (2) stewards. Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. b. Union Representatives are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to and renewals of this Agreement and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights as well as any rights under this Agreement and under the law. 3.02 The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of its stewards and the effective dates of their appointments. The Employer shall not be required to recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until such notice is received. 3.03 Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining permission from the Employer. Permission will not be withheld unreasonably. Stewards that are absent from work to attend a grievance arbitration, mediation, or any other proceeding that arises from the administration or enforcement of this Agreement will not receive their regular hourly rate. 3.04 The Employer may meet periodically with the employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union and the employees. A Union Representative may attend such meetings. 3.05 There shall be no Union activity at any time on the Employer's premises, or in connection with the Employer’s business operations, except that which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement. 3.06 Union Representatives shall have the right to periodically visit job sites without disrupting productivity and without unreasonable intrusion into the Employer or its clients’ premises. The Union’s Representative shall report to the site superintendent, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ upon arriving at a worksite, and shall abide by all necessary protocol as determined by the general contractor, the Employer, or the client.

  • Association Representation The unit member grievant shall be entitled, upon request, to representation by the Association at all grievance meetings. In situations where the Association has not been invited to represent the unit member, the District shall not agree to a final resolution of the grievance until the Association has received a copy of the grievance and the proposed settlement and has been given the opportunity to file a response to the matter.

  • Company Representations (a) The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation, and has the power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and carry on its business as now conducted. (b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this instrument is within the power of the Company and, other than with respect to the actions to be taken when equity is to be issued to the Investor, has been duly authorized by all necessary actions on the part of the Company. This instrument constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity. To the knowledge of the Company, it is not in violation of (i) its current certificate of incorporation or bylaws, (ii) any material statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or (iii) any material indenture or contract to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound, where, in each case, such violation or default, individually, or together with all such violations or defaults, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. (c) The performance and consummation of the transactions contemplated by this instrument do not and will not: (i) violate any material judgment, statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company; (ii) result in the acceleration of any material indenture or contract to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound; or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any lien upon any property, asset or revenue of the Company or the suspension, forfeiture, or nonrenewal of any material permit, license or authorization applicable to the Company, its business or operations. (d) No consents or approvals are required in connection with the performance of this instrument, other than: (i) the Company’s corporate approvals; (ii) any qualifications or filings under applicable securities laws; and (iii) necessary corporate approvals for the authorization of Capital Stock issuable pursuant to Section 1. (e) To its knowledge, the Company owns or possesses (or can obtain on commercially reasonable terms) sufficient legal rights to all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, licenses, information, processes and other intellectual property rights necessary for its business as now conducted and as currently proposed to be conducted, without any conflict with, or infringement of the rights of, others.