7.4.7 (A) Other meetingsIn the event that one of the parties does not ratify or approve, if necessary, the Ombudsman`s recommendations, the parties meet for a further ten days to reach an agreement. This period does not exceed ten working days. The amount of termination can be reduced by mutual agreement between a staff member and his or her supervisor. 7.4.5 (A) Recommendations of the OmbudsmanIn case the Ombudsman fails to assist the parties in reaching an agreement, he makes written recommendations to the parties on the resolution. The Ombudsman examines the financial situation of the university in the implementation of its recommendations. These recommendations are not binding on the parties. They are submitted to the AAPS for ratification and to the university for approval. 7.4.8 (A) PresidentIn case the parties are unable to reach an agreement in accordance with Section 7.4.7, each party presents to the President, within ten working days of his last notification, a written opinion on the issues, including a copy of the Ombudsman`s recommendations to the President. The President will recommend to the Governing Council, at the next meeting of the Council, a set of remunerations for the members of the bargaining unit. In the event that the parties fail to reach an agreement on the basis of the Ombudsman`s instructions in accordance with Section 7.4.4.1, the Ombudsman surrenders in accordance with Section 7.4.4.2.

7.4.1 (A) GeneralItiesThe parties want a negotiated agreement and negotiate in good faith. If, after a reasonable period of time, one of the parties finds that an agreement on compensation issues is not reached without assistance, the mechanism described in this section is available to assist the parties in attempting to reach such an agreement. 7.7.2 DefinitionA`s complaint is an assertion by AAPS or the university that there is a breach of the collective agreement. All active members, including those currently on leave, have the right to vote. If you have personal contact with a colleague on leave, please inform them of the ratification vote. You can access the information on our website at www.aaps.ubc.ca or by email at the AAPS Office. 7.4.7 (B) Other meetingsIn the ten working days following receipt of the fact-finder`s report, the parties meet for a new period to reach an agreement. Such a period does not exceed ten working days.