| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 221A/08 |
| Determination date | 31 July 2008 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | P Carrucan ; P Cranney |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Webb and Anor v New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees Union Inc. |
| Other Parties | Knight |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application to vary orders of Authority - In earlier determination Authority ordered respondent comply with its registered rules and hold elections for National Council - Authority fixed closing date for nominations for National Council - Members of respondent appointed President of New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (“CTU”) as Returning Officer - Respondent sought variation of Authority’s orders to allow nominations to close at earlier date than directed - Date needed to be varied to allow proposals for changes to Union rules to be considered by National Council at forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM") - Applicant argued earlier date did not allow time for dissemination of information to interested parties - Applicant also objected to appointment of President of CTU as Returning Officer - Authority declined to make directions in regard to appointment of Returning Officer - Respondent’s members given discretion to make appointment - Applicants’ dislike or distrust of CTU insufficient reason for interference with appointment - Authority agreed with objection to amended closing date for nominations - Revised timetable submitted by respondent much more reasonable and formed basis of Authority’s direction - Authority gave following directions - Nominations for National Council to open 10 August and close 22 August - Ballot to open 1 September and close 13 September 2008 - Remits for AGM of National Council to open 14 September and close 30 September 2008 - AGM to be held 30 November 2008 - Relevant dates given in earlier determination amended accordingly" |
| Result | Application granted ; Orders made |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 221a_08.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |