Common use of Access to Briefings Clause in Contracts

Access to Briefings. The Association is entitled to address members of the bargaining unit at briefing sessions on issues relating to the administration of this collective bargaining agreement. Discussions relating to the Association’s recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent are not authorized. Access to briefing sessions will be approved by the President and the appropriate Division Chief who will mutually agree upon the schedule and amount of time taken by the Association during such briefing sessions. When the elected bureau representative needs to address their members, they will notify the supervisor before briefing of the need to discuss Association matters. The elected bureau representative does not need to obtain prior approval from the Division Chief. The supervisor will conduct the briefing and upon conclusion allow the members of the Association appropriate time to meet with Association Representatives, so long as this does not impede with the regular operations of the Department.

Access to Briefings. The Association is entitled to address members of the bargaining unit at briefing sessions on issues relating to the administration of this collective bargaining agreement. Discussions relating to the Association’s recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent are not authorized. Access to briefing sessions will be approved by the Executive Director President and the appropriate Division Chief who will mutually agree upon the schedule and amount of time taken by the Association during such briefing sessions. When the elected bureau representative needs to address their members, they will notify the supervisor before briefing of the need to discuss Association matters. The elected bureau representative does not need to obtain prior approval from the Division Chief. The supervisor will conduct the briefing and upon conclusion allow the members of the Association appropriate time to meet with Association Representatives, so long as this does not impede with the regular operations of the Department.