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APPLICANT: Applicant and Murdoch University, Respondent. Order. HAVING heard Mr R.W. Clohessy on behalf of the
RESPONDENT: Mr E.D. Johnston on behalf of the
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION. No. PSA 281 of 1987. Between University Salaried Officers' Association of Western Australia (Union of Workers), Applicant and Murdoch University, Respondent. Order. HAVING heard Mr R.W. Clohessy on behalf of the Applicant and Mr E.D. Johnston on behalf of the Respondent, the Commission constituted by the Public Service Arbitrator, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act 1979, having satis- fied itself that the terms of the General Order of the Commission No. 1195 of 1986, dated 24 April 1987, have been complied with, and by consent, hereby orders — That the Salaried Officers of Murdoch University Award 1984 as amended, be further amended in accordance with the following Schedule with effect on and from this day. Dated at Perth this 17th day of June 1987. (Sgd.) G.L. FIELDING, [L.S.] Public Service Arbitrator. Schedule. 1. Clause 2.—Arrangement: After the numerals and words "14.—Payment of Salaries" insert the numerals and words "14A.—Deduction of Union Subscriptions". 2. After Clause 14.—"Payment of Salaries" insert a new Clause '' 14A.—Deduction of Union Subscriptions'' in the following terms: 14A.—Deduction of Union Subscriptions. (1) The University shah deduct normal Associa- tion membership subscriptions as equal amounts each pay period, from the salary of officers in accordance with each Payroll Deduction Authority form. (2) Payroll Deduction Authority forms shall be completed by officers. Where the University requires a standard procuration form, that form shall be used. (3) Where required by the University or Associa- tion, the Association Secretary, or persons acting in his/her stead, shall countersign all forms and forward them to the University's paymaster. (4) (a) The University shall commence deduction of subscriptions from the first pay period following receipt of a completed Payroll Deduction Authority form and continue deducting throughout the officer's period of employment, except as provided in subclause (5) of this clause or until the Authority is cancelled in writing by the officer. (b) Where the Payroll Deduction Authority form authorises the University to deduct Association sub- scriptions in accordance with the rules of the WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE. 67 W.A.I.G. Association, the Association shall notify the Univer- sity in writing each year of the level of the subscrip- tions to be deducted. The University shall imple- ment any change to the subscriptions no later than one month after being notified by the Association except where the Association nominates a later date. (5) (a) The collection of any nomination fee, arrears, levies or fines are not the responsibility of the University. (b) Where a deduction is not made from an officer in any pay period, either inadvertently or as a result of an officer not being entitled to a salary sufficient to cover the subscription, it shall be the officer's responsibility to settle the outstanding amount with the Association direct. (6) The University shall not make any deduction of subscriptions from an officer's termination pay on termination of service, other than normal deduc- tions for the preceding pay period. (7) The University shall forward contributions deducted, together with supporting documentation, to the Association at such intervals as are agreed between the University and the Association. SOFT FURNISHINGS. Award No. 23 of 1982. BEFORE THE