General Responsibilities of the Staff Council

The Staff Council is the representative body elected by the employees of the University of Emden/Leer to represent their interests regarding labor law and social matters. In accordance with the Lower Saxony Staff Representation Act (NPersVG), the goal is to foster ongoing and trusting cooperation between the institution and the staff council. The staff council members ensure that the diverse interests of employees are represented competently, as they are familiar with the specific work environments and conditions on site.

The members of the Staff Council are bound by a duty of confidentiality. This means that the Staff Council also serves as a point of contact for sensitive issues such as impending termination, harassment, addiction problems, issues with supervisors, and so on. Staff council members are available for confidential discussions and will make every effort to resolve any issues.

What does a staff council do?

The staff council’s responsibilities can be divided into the following areas:

Participation in personnel matters

- Oversight of all personnel measures, such as

- Hiring

- Renewals of employment

- Reassignments and transfers

- Pay grade classification matters

Policy-Making Responsibilities

The Staff Council participates in the university’s organizational and human resources development. In this context, it initiates and supports specific projects and measures, such as the development of employment agreements

Protective duties

The Staff Council promotes the integration and professional development of individuals with severe disabilities and others in need of protection.

Oversight responsibilities

- Implementation of and compliance with laws applicable to employees

- Employment agreements

- Regulations

- Accident prevention regulations

Promotion of Equal Opportunity

The Staff Council ensures that measures designed to promote equality between women and men—whether set forth in plans, administrative regulations, agreements, individual files, or required by law—are implemented, for example in the following areas:

- Hiring

- Training, continuing education, and professional development

- Work-life balance

Cooperation with other representative bodies at the university

- Youth and trainee representatives

- Representation for People with Severe Disabilities

- Equal Opportunity Officer

All members:

- Point of contact for employees on all matters

- Participation in performance reviews

- Participation in job interviews

- Providing information to employees

- Reviewing existing service agreements and drafting new ones

- Collective bargaining matters (TV-L)

 

Specific Areas of Work and Topics:

  • Occupational health and safety / Safety / Workplace equipment
  • Apprentices / Support for the Youth and Apprentice Council (JAV)
  • Data protection
  • Pay Grade Classification Matters
  • Equality / Work-Life Balance