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2007-2008

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COUNCIL

PURPOSE :The UT Martin Employee Relations Council is established under the general provisions of Personnel Policies and Procedures Statement No. 4, August 1, 1975. The Council provides a direct channel of communication between support employees and university officials for the interchange of information concerning plans and programs pertinent to employees. The Council also serves as an advisory body to the Chancellor with respect to personnel policies, programs, practices, and matters and conditions affecting employees. As required, a grievance subcommittee is formed from the Council to hear and assist with resolution of grievances which cannot be resolved between employee and supervisor. One employee representative from the Council is elected annually to represent UT Martin on the Employee Relations Advisory Board, which serves as an advisory group to the University President on personnel policies, programs, and practices.

COMPOSITION :Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and Director of Human Resources (acts as secretary), and elected employee representatives (20).

REPORTING CHANNEL : Chancellor

MEMBERSHIP :
*Dr. Thomas Rakes, Chancellor
*Mr. Al Hooten, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
*Mr. Phil Bright, Director of Human Resources, Secretary

Employee representatives are elected each fall with elections scheduled by the Director of Human Resources. There shall be two representatives elected from Physical Plant employees (other than custodians); two from Physical Plant custodial services (one from day shift and one from night shift); one from Student Housing custodial service; one from Grounds and Transportation Services; two from Boling University Center; one from Crisp Hall and Copier Repair; two from Gooch Hall, McCombs Center, and Business Administration Building; one from Holt Humanities Building, Sociology Building, Student Health, and Housing Receptionists; one from the Elam Center, Fieldhouse, Football Office, and Perry Children's Center; one from Paul Meek Library; one from Fine and Performing Arts Building, Johnson Engineering and Physical Sciences Building, and Brehm Hall; one from Clement Hall; and four from the Administration Building.

(*Indicates ex‑officio member of the Council)

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