Organisation
Stand for the Administration and Central Services Employee Council
Would you like to represent your colleagues and their interests? Put yourself forward as a candidate for the Employee Council on 14 or 15 April. Do you first want to know more about the tasks and responsibilities of the Employee Council? Come to the Meet and Greet on Monday 30 March.
What does Employee Council do?
The Employee Council is the participation body for the university’s central services. It represents staff interests and is the first to hear about major developments. As a representative, you raise concerns from your department and influence decisions that affect your colleagues.
The Employee Council has several formal rights, including:
- The right to be consulted
- The right of consent
- The right to information
Why stand for election?
By standing for election to the Employee Council, you help ensure staff are effectively represented. You give a platform to your colleagues’ ideas or concerns, and ensure management hears their voices. You can also raise your own points for improvement. This means you can effect real change and help make the university an even better place to work.
The Administration and Central Services Employee Council has five seats and works best when these are filled by staff from different departments. A representative council has a more complete picture of what is happening in the organisation. An active and representative council is particularly important now that organisational development is a key focus within Administration and Central Services.
What does being a representative involve?
Council members serve for a two-year term. The council meets about six times per year, with each meeting lasting roughly 90 minutes. You should allow about an hour to prepare for each meeting. You will also have informal meetings and discussions within your own department, which you organise to suit your schedule. The chair leads the meetings, and the other members contribute as regular board members.
What’s in it for you?
As a member of the Employee Council, you can take part in training to help you in your role. You will also receive €100 (net) per year, paid monthly, and most expenses will be covered by Administration and Central Services.
Your duties for the Employee Council will be carried out during working hours. You are entitled to up to 60 hours annual exemption from your regular duties, and the chair receives 65 hours.
Keeping in touch with colleagues within the organisation takes time, but it’s worth it: you meet new people, expand your network, find out what’s going on at other departments and representative bodies, and realise that you really can make a difference.
More information and questions
On Monday 30 March, we’re holding a Meet and Greet with Daniel Mandel (representing the Administration and Central Services management team) and the current chair of the Employee Council in the Oude UB restaurant from 10:15 to 11:00. Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and ask any questions you may have.
Daniel Mandel about the Employee Council:
‘The Employee Council plays an essential role in representing staff’, says Daniel Mandel. ‘Members are well placed to hear what’s going on and bring it to our attention. The management team greatly values the Employee Council and encourages you to stand as a candidate. As a member, you really can influence developments at Administration and Central Services and make a meaningful contribution.’