Joint Consultative Panel

The role of this Panel is to maintain regular methods of consultation between the Authority and the recognised representative bodies and to consider and make recommendations on any issues which may arise. It also considers and makes recommendations to the Authority on any relevant matter referred to it by the Authority or by the relevant employee organisations;it also considers and makes recommendations to the Authority on the application of the terms and conditions of service for employees and it also discharges such other functions as are specifically assigned to it. In appropriate circumstances it refers any question coming before it to the National Joint Council for consideration and advice where such action is deemed advisable: it informs the National Joint Council or any other appropriate body concerned of any recommendations of the Panel which appear to be of more than local interest provided that any such action shall be by way of a recommendation to the Authority prior to its submission. It also submits its minutes to the Authority.