Article 10 – Consultation on the Development or Modification of Policies and Procedures

10. CONSULTATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OR MODIFICATION OF ACADEMIC PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

10.1 Development or modification of policies and procedures significantly relating to the professional duties, responsibilities and privileges of members of the bargaining unit which do not fall under 8 or 9 above shall be subject to consultation with the Association. The Association shall be provided with drafts and given adequate opportunity to suggest revisions.

10.2 In the absence of established policy and procedures, the University is responsible for the operation of the institution and this may involve the formulation of interim policies and procedures. In such an event, the Association shall also be consulted.

10.3 The primary forum for consultation regarding development or modification of policies and procedures shall be a regularly scheduled meeting between representatives of the Association (Executive) and the University (President, Vice-President, Academic ) and such others as are designated by the President.