Paragraph 15
It shall be the duty of the Authority, except so far as it is satisfied that adequate machinery exists for achieving the purpose of this paragraph, to seek consultation with any organisation appearing to the Authority to be appropriate with a view to the conclusion between the Authority and that organisation of such agreements as appear to the parties to be desirable with respect to the establishment and maintenance of machinery for—
the settlement by negotiation of terms and conditions of employment of employees of the Authority, with provision for reference to arbitration in default of such a settlement in such cases as may be determined by or under the agreements ; and
the promotion and encouragement of measures affecting the safety, health and welfare of employees of the Authority and the discussion of other matters of mutual interest to the Authority and its employees, including efficiency in the performance of the Authority's functions.