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12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)

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The Function ofElected Representatives

inStaff Representative Bodies

Jeremy GoffChair of ITER Organization Staff Committee

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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

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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

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StaffRepresentative

Body

Basic Functions

Managementor

Governing Body

Represented Staff

Transmit

Report

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Limitations Imposed by Staff

• Staff often have unrealistic aspirations or differing views– Need a true representative view

• Strategy– Communication essential– Inspire confidence and show effectiveness

Represented Staff

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Limitations Imposed by Management

• Management always see need to initiate– Almost never accept proposals from staff

• Strategy– Build partnership– Inspire trust and confidence

Managementor

Governing Body

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Conclusion

• 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

StaffRepresentative

Body