It was agreed that the most recent draft of Statute One will be circulated  to members of the Committee. Discussion on contents of the statute, in the context of partnership, will be held at the next meeting of the Partnership Committee. It was mentioned that representations on the statute can be made by individuals or groups to the Registrar.  

It was agreed that recommendations of the Partnership Committee will be publicised in the UCD News and/or Bulletin.

Re: Decision Making in UCD, it was agreed that a 'delay in the process' will be noted.

Retirees – update
Proposal concerning Retirees of the University was agreed. Joint Secretaries of the Committee will submit the proposal to the HR Policy Committee when the membership of the HR Policy Committee is agreed.

Skillsnet
Representatives for the Committee will attend the Skillsnet thematic conference on Reward and Recognition.

Information packs for modules delivered by the Skillsnet Programme, at which UCD did not attend, will be held in the central partnership library.

Interested parties were invited to attend training on Business Awareness, scheduled for various dates in June.

Agenda/ Frequency of Committee Meetings
It was agreed that this item will be discussed in the Autumn.

AOB

Draft Proposal in Relation to Paragraphs 3 & 4(c), Annex II of PPF
A draft proposal in relation to paragraphs 3 and 4(c), Annex II of PPF, was circulated.  Application of the 4% could be likened to the application of the 2% under P2000. However, it is necessary to identify measurable performance indicators for the application of the 4%.  The Staff Development Process has already commenced and is expected to roll out to all departments in the University. It was clarified that the Staff Development Process is not prescriptive in its' current format. It was asked whether the 4% can be applied if the process is not prescriptive.  UCD is following the Civil Service model. It was agreed that a presentation on the Staff Development Process will be given to the Unions prior to the next Partnership Committee meeting, in order to for an informed decision to be taken on the proposal. It was agreed that if the Unions do not accept the proposal, the onus will be on the unions to draft an alternative.

It was suggested that the Partnership Committee read the 'key performance indicators' as outlined in the Strategic Framework Document for the University. 

University Events
It was suggested, that a cross section of University employees should be invited to University events e.g. the laying of foundation stones.