Section Sch4-24 — Employment Relations Act 2000: Criteria to be observed by arbitrating body

24 Criteria to be observed by arbitrating body The arbitrating body, in hearing and determining a dispute in relation to a proposed agreement, must have regard to— (a) the supply and demand factors for the skills of the members covered by the proposed agreement; and (b) the need for fairness and equity in the rate of pay and conditions of employment for work covered by the proposed agreement; and (c) any changes in the content of any job or in the skills, duties, or responsibilities of positions covered by the proposed agreement; and (d) any changes in productivity arising from, for example, the introduction of new technology; and (e) relativities within the proposed agreement, and between it and other awards and agreements; and (f) the special conditions applicable to employment as a member of the Police; and (g) such other matters as the Commissioner or the arbitrating body, as the case may be, considers relevant, or as may be agreed upon between the Commissioner and the appropriate service organisation.