To ensure equity, a Labor-Management Partnership Council (LMPC) should have an equal number of representatives from both labor and management including representation from various work areas and levels of supervision, depending on the size of the organization. LMPCs should include credible representatives from labor and management who understand the issues and who are in decision making positions. Participation on an LMPC is voluntary, but each member must be committed to this effort. Finally, decision making in the labor-management process is by consensus and not vote or polls; participants need to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work toward the greater good of the organization..

• Co-Chairs
  The co-chair provides leadership, facilitates meetings, and is usually the most senior labor and management official. A prime qualification is commitment to the process.
  
  
• Labor Liaison
  A labor liaison may participate as a resource for council meetings, send meeting notices, attend meetings, ensure that records and minutes are kept, and keep the partnership focused on its mission. The labor liaison may work with OLMP staff on reporting and administrative matters, but does not take charge of a LMPC or interfere with its operation.
  
  
• Steering Committees
  Composed of a department’s senior management and labor representatives, a steering committee establishes overall policy and guidelines and meets regularly to review the progress of the subordinate or individual agency councils when more than one partnership exists in an agency. Steering committees model appropriate partnership behavior and encourage focusing on meaningful initiatives to improve customer service, workplace environment, and productivity in a cost-beneficial manner.