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12 th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO) OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011 Page 3 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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12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 1Page 1
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011
The Function ofElected Representatives
inStaff Representative Bodies
Jeremy GoffChair of ITER Organization Staff Committee
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 2
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
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 3
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
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 4
StaffRepresentative
Body
Basic Functions
Managementor
Governing Body
Represented Staff
Transmit
Report
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 5
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
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 6
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
12th Conference of Staff Associations of International Organisations (CSAIO)
OHIM, Alicante, Spain, 22/23 September 2011Page 7
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