Common use of Appearance and Representation Clause in Contracts

Appearance and Representation. 1. A member of the unit may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure prior to Level Three by himself/herself, or, at his/her option, by a representative selected by himself/herself. If the unit member plans on bringing a representative to a meeting covered by this procedure, he/she shall notify the supervisor/administrator with whom he/she plans to meet of such representative as far in advance of the meeting as reasonably possible. If a member of the unit is not represented by the Association, the Association shall be informed of all hearings and shall have the right to be present and to state its views at all stages of the grievance procedure. 2. The Association shall designate one (1) representative for the processing of grievances pursuant to Government Code 3543. 1. This representative will be in addition to the grievant, who shall also receive such release time. 3. The parties agree that no reprisals of any kind for such involvement will be taken by either party or by any member, employee, agent, or affiliate of either party against any person involved in a grievance. 4. Hearings under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place which shall afford a fair and reasonable opportunity for all persons, including witnesses, to be present. Such hearings shall be conducted, if at all possible, when they will not interfere with the regular instruction of students, unless there is mutual agreement for other arrangements. 5. Pursuant to these procedures, any member of the unit required under such mutual agreement to be absent from his/her duties shall not suffer any loss of pay.

Appearance and Representation. 1. A member of the unit may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure prior to Level Three by himself/herself, or, at his/her option, by a representative selected by himself/herself. If the unit member plans on bringing a representative to a meeting covered by this procedure, he/she shall notify the supervisor/administrator with whom he/she plans to meet of such representative as far in advance of the meeting as reasonably possible. If a member of the unit is not represented by the Association, the Association shall be informed of all hearings and shall have the right to be present and to state its views at all stages of the grievance procedure. 2. The Association shall designate one (1) representative for the processing of grievances pursuant to Government Code 3543. 13543.1. This representative will be in addition to the grievant, who shall also receive such release time. 3. The parties agree that no reprisals of any kind for such involvement will be taken by either party or by any member, employee, agent, or affiliate of either party against any person involved in a grievance. 4. Hearings under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place which shall afford a fair and reasonable opportunity for all persons, including witnesses, to be present. Such hearings shall be conducted, if at all possible, when they will not interfere with the regular instruction of students, unless there is mutual agreement for other arrangements. 5. Pursuant to these procedures, any member of the unit required under such mutual agreement to be absent from his/her duties shall not suffer any loss of pay.

Appearance and Representation. 1. A member of the unit may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure prior to Level Three by himself/herself, or, at his/his/ her option, by a representative selected by himself/herself. If the unit member plans on bringing a representative to a meeting covered by this procedure, he/she shall notify the supervisor/administrator with whom he/she plans to meet of such representative as far in advance of the meeting as reasonably possible. If a member of the unit is not represented by the Association, the Association shall be informed of all hearings and shall have the right to be present and to state its views at all stages of the grievance procedure. 2. The Association shall designate one (1) representative for the processing of grievances pursuant to Government Code 3543. 1. This representative will be in addition to the grievant, who shall also receive such release time. 3. The parties agree that no reprisals of any kind for such involvement will be taken by either party or by any member, employee, agent, or affiliate of either party against any person involved in a grievance. 4. Hearings under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place which shall afford a fair and reasonable opportunity for all persons, including witnesses, to be present. Such hearings shall be conducted, if at all possible, when they will not interfere with the regular instruction of students, unless there is mutual agreement for other arrangements. 5. Pursuant to these procedures, any member of the unit required under such mutual agreement to be absent from his/her duties shall not suffer any loss of pay.