FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE 5.1 The functions of the Committee are as follows: 5.1.1 To negotiate sustainable collective agreements on salaries and conditions of service which contribute to the development of a highly skilled and motivated teaching profession. 5.1.2 To promote and support the application of such agreements in Scottish local government and the education service in particular, for the benefit of teaching staff, pupils and communities. 5.1.3 To promote co-operation between Scottish Government, employers and recognised teaching organisations. 5.1.4 To support the promotion of equality and the avoidance of discriminatory practices in employment. 5.1.5 To support the promotion of Career-Long Professional Learning. 5.1.6 To provide advice and assistance to education authorities, recognised teaching organisations and employees on salaries and conditions of service matters. 5.1.7 To provide a national conciliation service for the resolution of disputes that cannot be resolved locally. 5.1.8 To settle ultimately differences of interpretation and/or application of the National Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teachers and Associated Professionals (the National Scheme) that cannot be resolved locally. 5.1.9 To undertake any activity...