Section 52: Terms of procedure agreements

52. Terms of procedure agreements Notwithstanding section 42 (2), a procedure agreement shall include provisions— (a) for the establishment in an enterprise of a negotiating body which shall cover— (i) the matters to be bargained and the levels at which bargaining shall take place; (ii) arrangements for negotiating terms and conditions of employment and the circumstances in which either party can give notice of its wish to renegotiate them; and (iii) procedures for settling collective labour disputes; (b) requiring an employer to consult a recognised trade union, a group of recognised trade unions, a joint negotiating panel where a reduction of workforce, or the transfer of ownership of an enterprise, or cessation of business is contemplated; and (c) for the establishment of a minimum service as specified in section 81.