The Central Works Council (COR) is elected from the works councils of the seven faculties and the executive staff plus shared service units. The COR has rights of consent, advice, information and initiative.
The COR discusses with the Executive Board matters that affect the university as a whole or a majority. In addition, the COR consults with the Central Student Council in the Joint Assembly, and the COR consults twice a year with the Supervisory Board.
Go to the reports of the various consultations (in Dutch).
The COR gives recommendations on a wide range of issues.
Go to the overview of recommendations (in Dutch).
News items can be found on the Dutch COR-page.
In committees, the COR prepares certain issues in a smaller context, before they are discussed in a COR meeting. Committee meetings are public. For further information, you can contact the secretariat of the COR.
The HRM Committee mainly focuses on personnel and occupational health and safety policy and matters relating to the organisation.
Items on the agenda, amongst others:
Committee members: Erella Grassiani, Charlotte Hille (chair), Hege Kjos,Tatatiana Markaki, Niels Naaraat, Marianne Sanders, Linda Schaap, Njal Van Woerden
The Finance Committee advises the COR about important financial documents such as the budget and quarterly reports.
Items on the agenda, amongst others:
Committee members: Henk Brand, David Jan Donner (chair), Edward Pasman, Leen Torenvliet, Otto van Tubergen
In close collaboration with the Finance committee, the Accommodations Committee is involved in the recommendations ensuing from the annual updating of the UvA Accommodations Plan.
Items on the agenda, amongst others:
Committee members: Charlotte Hille, Gerwin van der Pol, Otto van Tubergen (chair)
The Teaching and Research Committee focuses on matters relating to teaching and research and the quality thereof.
Items on the agenda, amongst others:
Committee members: Henk Brand, Erella Grassiani, Hege Kjos, Gerwin van der Pol, Njal van Woerden (chair)
This temporary committee assesses and monitors information relating to digital processes and privacy policy more effectively.
Items on the agenda, amongst others:
Committee members: David Jan Donner, Leen Torenvliet (chair)
In close cooperation with all COR members, the Communications Committee takes care of the provision of COR information and communication. One of the focal points is more visibility of the COR and exchange of knowledge between (OR) colleagues.
Items on the agenda, among others:
Committee members: Alain Dankers, Gijs van Houwelingen, Hege Kjos, Edward Pasman, Gerwin van der Pol, secretary Nafisa Nagobi (editor)
Find members and contact information on the Dutch COR-page.
Information about regulations concerning the Central Works Council (in Dutch).
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