Common use of ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS Clause in Contracts

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave scheduling. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate to a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventionsThe Company recognizes the Executive of the Association, conferencescomprised of the President, Vice-president, Secretary, and seminarsTreasurer, subject to prior approval as duly elected representatives of the sheriff. B. Association. The negotiating committee Company also recognizes the Negotiating Committee, currently consisting of four members, to be authorized by the membership of the Association to carry on discussions with the Company for the sole purpose of renewing this and subsequent Agreements. The Executive of the Association may utilize establish committees at its discretion; however, only members recognized in article shall communicate with the Company on Association business. Recommendations made by such committees shall be communicated to the Company by the Executive. Individual members may communicate with the appropriate Company personnel at any time with regard to matters of a personal and/or singular nature. The Association shall designate one member and three alternate members to monitor the bid award process for monthly schedules and annual leave vacation. Any of these designated members shall also monitor the awarding of assignments as defined by this agreement. These roles shall be advisory in not less than 1 hour increments nature to ensure compliance with the scheduling rules. The Company agrees to release one member of the Association Executive for the purpose of conducting Association and Company related business. This Flight Crew Member shall be credited as per for each day released. Such release and subsequent credit must be by the Company. It is recognized that a Flight Crew Member may be required to attend collective bargaining sessions with Association business that allows credit as per Article Such attendance and subsequent credit must be by the COUNTY. Use of annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave scheduling. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requestsCompany. The parties shall agree Association may post notices upon Company designated bulletin boards wherever Association members are based. Such notices will contain Association related matters. The Association understands the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant requirements to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space conduct its affairs in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for professional and business-like manner. The Association may distribute Association mail to Flight Crew Members via Company mail and through the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereonFlight Crew Members' mail slots provided at Company bases. The bulletin board(sCompany will bear no responsibility for delays or other distribution problems. The Company will permit the use of its photocopy machine to reproduce Association notices and correspondence, provided it does not interfere with normal office activities. PAY AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY Basic rates of pay (yearly and hourly) shall be provided determined by the ASSOCIATIONFlight Crew Member’s status and years of service in accordance with Appendix For pay purposes, and the date of classification and/or reclassification shall remain be the property date of the ASSOCIATIONfirst line flight under supervision for First Officers and the date of the first unsupervised flight for Captains. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate to a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriff.the B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATION is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave schedulingup to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTY representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend grievance meetings with COUNTY representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or designee. Such paid release time requires pre-approval and only applies to meetings scheduled during the employee representatives’ regular work hours and terminates at the end of the employees’ regularly assigned shift. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Sheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Sheriff. F. The Sheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually agreed. The meetings will commence on mutually agreed upon dates, and shall be for the purpose of: 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriffSheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATION is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave schedulingup to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTY representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend grievance meetings with COUNTY representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or designee. Such paid release time requires pre-approval and only applies to meetings scheduled during the employee representatives’ regular work hours and terminates at the end of the employees’ regularly assigned shift. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest highest- ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Sheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Sheriff. F. The Sheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually agreed. The meetings will commence on mutually agreed upon dates, and shall be for the purpose of: 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriffSheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATION is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave scheduling.up to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTY representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend grievance meetings with COUNTY representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Sheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Sheriff. F. The Sheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriffSsheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATIONssociation is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave schedulingup to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the AssociationSSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTYounty representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATIONssociation to attend grievance meetings with COUNTYounty representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or designee. Such paid release time requires pre-approval and only applies to meetings scheduled during the employee representatives’ regular work hours and terminates at the end of the employees’ regularly assigned shift. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Ssheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Ssheriff. F. The Ssheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually agreed. The meetings will commence on mutually agreed upon dates, and shall be for the purpose of: 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriffSheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATION is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave schedulingup to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTY representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend grievance meetings with COUNTY representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or designee. Such paid release time requires pre-approval and only applies to meetings scheduled during the employee representatives’ regular work hours and terminates at the end of the employees’ regularly assigned shift. C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Sheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Sheriff. F. The Sheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually agreed. The meetings will commence on mutually agreed upon dates, and shall be for the purpose of: 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. A. An employee may utilize annual leave for ASSOCIATION functions including attendance at conventions, conferences, and seminars, subject to prior approval of the sheriffSheriff. B. The negotiating committee may utilize annual leave in not less than 1 hour increments to attend collective bargaining sessions with the COUNTY. Use of ASSOCIATION is allowed paid release time without deduction from annual leave for this purpose shall not effect bidding regarding annual leave scheduling.up to two (2) on-duty employee representatives designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend negotiations scheduled with COUNTY representatives during work hours and up to one (1) on-duty employee representative designated by the ASSOCIATION to attend grievance meetings with COUNTY representatives during work hours subject to the operational requirements of the Sheriff’s Department as determined by the Sheriff or designee. Such paid release time requires pre-approval and only applies to meetings scheduled during the employee representatives’ regular work hours and terminates at the C. Upon receipt of written authorization voluntarily executed by an employee, the COUNTY will deduct ASSOCIATION dues from the salary of an employee who so requests. The parties shall agree upon the form of the written authorization. D. The ASSOCIATION shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY harmless against all claims, demands, costs (including attorney/s ’s fees), suits, and all forms of liability and damages (including, but not limited to, compensatory, consequential and punitive damages) which arise or may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the COUNTY pursuant to paragraph C above. E. The COUNTY shall provide adequate space in a conspicuous location at each departmental facility for a bulletin board for the use of the ASSOCIATION to enable employees in the bargaining unit to see notices posted thereon. The bulletin board(s) shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION, and shall remain the property of the ASSOCIATION. 1. All notices which appear on the bulletin board shall be posted by the highest ranking local ASSOCIATION official in the bargaining unit, and shall relate toto items of interest to the members. Such notices relating to the following matters may be posted without the necessity of receiving the Sheriff’s prior written approval: a. ASSOCIATION recreational and social affairs. b. Notice of ASSOCIATION meetings meetings. c. ASSOCIATION officers and committee appointments. d. Notice of ASSOCIATION elections. e. Results of ASSOCIATION elections. f. Reports of standing committees and independent arms of the ASSOCIATION. 2. All other notices of any kind not covered by (a) through (f) above, must receive the prior written approval of the Sheriff. F. The Sheriff, or his/her, designee, together with a representative from the Board of Elko County Commissioners, and a committee consisting of not more than three (3) ASSOCIATION representatives, may meet monthly or less frequently when mutually agreed. The meetings will commence on mutually agreed upon dates, and shall be for the purpose of: 1. Discussing the administration of this agreement. 2. Informally exchanging general information of interest to the parties. 3. Giving the ASSOCIATION representatives the opportunity to share the views of their members, and/or make suggestions on subjects of interest to their members. 4. The time spent by ASSOCIATION representatives who attend such meetings shall not be considered hours worked. However, ASSOCIATION representatives who attend will be compensated for the first hour of attendance at labor/management meetings, when such meetings occur during the employee’s regularly scheduled shift.