If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if any fails to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within 14 days, hold a meeting in the presence of a mediator. The mediator must be: a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or in the absence of agreement a person appointed by Netball NT. The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute. The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by mediation. The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must: give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard; and allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted by any party; and ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute throughout the mediation process. The mediator must not determine the dispute. If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the parties may seek to resolve the dispute at law. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Volunteer, recognition is the crucial process of rewarding and motivating the people who have contributed positively to Netball NT. Netball NT will recognise our volunteers using the following principles: Present the recognition in a public forum, preferably among the peer group of the volunteer or community member. Timing the recognition so that it remains relevant to the volunteer Tailoring recognition to the individual. Attempt to determine what type of recognition would be most meaningful to the particular individual. Make sure that recognition is given sincerely Ensure that recognition is fair. ADMINISTRATION Honorariums The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines on honorariums’ are as follows: ‘True honorariums’ are not subject to PAYG withholding or instalment. The following factors ‘True indicate a‘true honorarium’ The payment is received for personal reasons The payment has no connection to the recipient’s income-producing activities or services rendered The payment is not received as remuneration or as a consequence of employment The payment is not relied upon or expected by the recipient for day-to-day living The payment is not legally required or expected There is no obligation on the part of the payer to make the payment, and
If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if any fails to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within 14 days, hold a meeting in the presence of a mediator. The mediator must be: a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or in the absence of agreement a person appointed by Netball NT. The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute. The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by mediation. The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must: give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard; and allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted by any party; and ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute throughout the mediation process. The mediator must not determine the dispute. If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the parties may seek to resolve the dispute at law. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Volunteer, recognition is the crucial process of rewarding and motivating the people who have contributed positively to Netball NT. Netball NT will recognise our volunteers using the following principles: Present the recognition in a public forum, preferably among the peer group of the volunteer or community member. Timing the recognition so that it remains relevant to the volunteer Tailoring recognition to the individual. Attempt to determine what type of recognition would be most meaningful to the particular individual. Make sure that recognition is given sincerely Ensure that recognition is fair. ADMINISTRATION Honorariums The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines on ‘True honorariums’ are as follows: ‘True honorariums’ are not subject to PAYG withholding or instalment. The following factors indicate a‘true honorarium’ The payment is received for personal reasons The payment has no connection to the recipient’s income-producing activities or services rendered The payment is not received as remuneration or as a consequence of employment The payment is not relied upon or expected by the recipient for day-to-day living The payment is not legally required or expected There is no obligation on the part of the payer to make the payment, and
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