Application and Approval Procedures. 1. A faculty unit member who wishes to participate in the Partial / Phased Retirement Program must submit a written, individual application in accordance with applicable campus procedures. 2. Such applications shall be reviewed in accordance with campus administrative procedures. If a negative recommendation is made at any level of approval, the application shall be forwarded to subsequent levels of review. If it is not the Chief Administrative Officer’s recommendation that an application be approved, the application will be forwarded to the Chancellor or his/her designee(s) for review. If it is the campus Chief Administrative Officer’s recommendation that an application should be approved, a proposed agreement for participation, including workload and salary reduction terms, and other details applicable to the individual, shall be prepared in writing and signed by the unit member and campus Chief Administrative Officer. A copy of all approved applications and agreements shall be forwarded to the Association. 3. The application form and agreement for participation are included in this appendix and available on the UMS benefits website at https//xxxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxxxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxx. 4. Prior to the Chancellor or designee’s disapproval of a pending application, the University shall provide the Association with a copy of each such application in a timely manner so that the Association may have an opportunity to consult with the unit member. 5. A unit member may request modification or withdrawal of his or her application at any time prior to final approval or disapproval of the proposed agreement.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Agreement Between University of Maine System and Associated Faculties of the Universities of Maine, Mea/Nea, 2019 2021, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
