The Function of Elected Representatives in Staff Representative

Introduction - What is ITER • ITER Organization is a: – Global collaboration; •

Outline of Function of Elected Representatives • Transmit – views and aspirations of the

Basic Functions Transmit Represented Staff Representative Body Management or Governing Body Report 12 th

Limitations Imposed by Staff Represented Staff • Staff often have unrealistic aspirations or differing

Limitations Imposed by Management or Governing Body • Management always see need to initiate

Conclusion Staff Representative Body • Requirements/function of the Staff Representative Body – – –

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The Function of Elected Representatives in Staff Representative Bodies Jeremy Goff Chair of ITER Organization Staff Committee 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 1

Introduction - What is ITER • ITER Organization is a: – Global collaboration; • ITER Agreement includes China, the European Union, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and the United States of America, together representing over half of the world's population – Large-scale scientific experiment; • to demonstrate it is possible to realise an environmentally friendly energy source, on a commercial scale, for humanity, from nuclear fusion 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 2

Outline of Function of Elected Representatives • Transmit – views and aspirations of the Represented Staff • Report – position of and decisions taken by management or governing body to the Represented Staff 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 3

Basic Functions Transmit Represented Staff Representative Body Management or Governing Body Report 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 4

Limitations Imposed by Staff Represented Staff • Staff often have unrealistic aspirations or differing views – Need a true representative view • Strategy – Communication essential – Inspire confidence and show effectiveness 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 5

Limitations Imposed by Management or Governing Body • Management always see need to initiate – Almost never accept proposals from staff • Strategy – Build partnership – Inspire trust and confidence 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 6

Conclusion Staff Representative Body • Requirements/function of the Staff Representative Body – – – Ensure effective organisation Operate in a business-like manner Communicate with represented staff Inspire confidence Demonstrate effectiveness Build trust and partnership 12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 7