POSTGRADUATE CONSULTATION COMMITTEE

3.1 A Medical Post-Graduate Consultation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be constituted.

3.2 The purpose of the Committee shall be for consultation on any matter of concern affecting medical post-graduate training of housestaff, including issues involving jurisdiction, wages, working conditions and fringe benefits. In addition to the powers set out in this Article, the Committee shall also have the functions and powers set out in Article 7.

3.3 The Committee shall be composed of: a) three (3) persons appointed by PAIRO; b) three (3) persons appointed by CAHO; c) three (3) persons appointed by COFM; d) one (1) public representative appointed by the Minister of Health. The parties agree to request the Minister of Health to appoint Owen Shime, Q.C. as the public representative on the Committee for the period to June 30, 2011, subject to re-appointment by the parties thereafter. If the Minister of Health declines to appoint Mr. Shime, he shall nonetheless function as the public representative. The fees and expenses of the public representative shall be paid by the parties hereto.

3.4 The Committee shall not have the authority to impose binding terms or conditions with respect to wages, benefits and working conditions, and it is understood and agreed that the function of the Committee shall be for the purpose of consultation and discussion only, and not for negotiation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is unanimity with respect to any particular term or condition of employment it may be implemented.

3.5 The Chairman of the Committee shall be the public representative.

3.6 The Committee shall determine its own practice and procedure subject to the foregoing and may conduct a hearing if warranted. The Committee shall conduct its affairs in such sub-committees or panels as it deems appropriate. It shall not have the authority to impose any term or condition of employment by any form of majority vote.