Common use of ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS Clause in Contracts

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions of dues or assessments in the Association which sum shall be determined once per year. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues or assessments from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, beginning in September and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up this information from the school office. C. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductions.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or assessments Professional Dues in the Association which sum Association. Such authorization shall be determined once per continue in effect from year to year unless revoked in writing between June 1 and September 1 of any year. Pursuant to such authorization, authorization the Board shall deduct one-tenth twentieth (1/20) of such dues or assessments from the each regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten the first twenty (1020) months, consecutive pays beginning in September with the second regular salary check and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid any leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Each bargaining unit member shall, as a condition of employment, (1) on or before thirty (30) days from the first day of active employment or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, join the Association, or (2) pay a Service Fee to the Association, pursuant to the Association’s “Policy Regarding Objections to Political- Ideological Expenditures” and the Administrative Procedures adopted pursuant to that policy. The Service Fee shall not exceed the amount of Association dues collected from Association members. The bargaining unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. In the event that the bargaining unit member shall not pay such Service Fee directly to the Association, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the Employer shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7) and at the request of the Association, deduct the Service Fee from the bargaining unit member’s wages and remit same to the Association. Xxxxxxx Community Schools and the Xxxxxxx Educational Association/MEA/NEA July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011 C. The procedure in all cases of discharge for violation of this Article shall be as follows: 1. The Association shall notify the teacher of non-compliance by certified mail, return receipt requested. Said notice shall detail the non-compliance and shall provide ten (10) days for compliance, and shall further advise the recipient that a request for discharge may be filed with the Board in the event compliance is not effected. 2. If the teacher fails to comply, the Association may file charges in writing with the Board, and shall request termination of the teacher's employment. A copy of the notice of non-compliance and proof of service shall be attached to said charges. 3. The Board, only upon receipt of said charges and request for termination, shall conduct a hearing on said charges, and to the extent that said teacher is protected by the provisions of the Michigan Tenure of Teachers Act, all proceedings shall be in accordance with said Act. In the event of compliance at any time prior to discharge, charges may be withdrawn. The Association, in processing of charges, agrees not to discriminate between various persons who may have refused to pay the Professional Dues and/or Representation Benefit Fee. D. With respect to all sums deducted by the Board pursuant to authorization of the employee, whether for Professional Dues or Representation Benefit Fee, the Board agrees to disburse said sums to the Association every two (2) weeks. E. The Association agrees to assume the legal defense of any suit or action brought against the Board regarding section A through E of this Article of the collective agreement. The Association further agrees to indemnify the Board for any costs or damages which may be assessed against the Board as the result of said suit or action, subject however, to the following conditions: 1. The damages have not resulted from the negligence, misfeasance, or malfeasance of the Board or its agents. 2. The Association, after consideration with the Board, has the right to decide whether to defend any said action or whether or not to appeal the decision of any court or other tribunal regarding the validity of the action or the defense which may be assessed against the Board by any court or tribunal. 3. The Association has the right to choose the legal counsel to defend any said suit or action. 4. The Association shall have the right to compromise or settle any claim made against the Board under this section provided that the Association has not alleged negligence, misfeasance, or malfeasance of the Board as is provided in Paragraph E-1 above. Xxxxxxx Community Schools and the Xxxxxxx Educational Association/MEA/NEA July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011 F. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, . G. The Association agrees to reimburse the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up for unemployment compensation liability incurred for any teacher whose employment is terminated under this information from the school officearticle. C. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductions.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, will sign and deliver to the Board, before the first payroll, an individual assignment authorizing deduction of dues, assessments, and contributions in the Association. The Association shall establish this sum. A. Each bargaining unit member shall, as a condition of employment: 1. On or before thirty-days (30) from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, join the Union, or 2. Pay a Service fee to the Union, pursuant to the Union‟s “Policy Regarding Objections to Political-Ideological Expenditures” and the “Administrative Procedure” adopted pursuant to that policy. The Service Fee shall not exceed the amount of union dues collected from union members. The bargaining unit member may authorize payroll deduction of such fee. In the event that the bargaining unit member shall not pay such Service Fee directly to the Union, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the Employer shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7) and at the request of the union, deduct the Service Fee from the bargaining unit member‟s wages and remit same to the Union. Payroll deductions made pursuant to this provision shall be made in equal amounts, as nearly as may be, from the paychecks of each affected bargaining unit member. Monies so deducted shall be remitted to the Union, or its designee, no later than twenty-days (20) following deduction. B. Pursuant to Chicago Teachers Union v Xxxxxx, 106 S Ct 1066 (1986), the Union has established a “Policy Regarding Objections to Political-Ideological Expenditure.” That Policy, and the Administrative Procedures (including the timetable for payment) pursuant thereto applies only to non-union bargaining unit members. The remedies set forth in that policy shall be exclusive, and unless and until such procedures, including any administrative or judicial review thereof, shall have been availed of and exhausted, no dispute, claim or complaint by an objecting bargaining unit member concerning the application and interpretation of this Article shall be subject to the grievance procedure set forth in this Agreement, or any other administrative or judicial procedure. C. Any bargaining unit member who is a member of the Union, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board Employer an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or dues, assessments and contributions to the Union as established by the Union. Such authorization shall continue in effect from year-to year unless revoked according to the procedures outlined in the Michigan Education Association which sum shall be determined once per year(MEA) constitution, Bylaws and Administrative Procedures. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board Employer shall deduct one-tenth of such dues or dues, assessments and contributions from the regular salary check of the teacher bargaining unit member each month for ten ten- months (10) months), beginning in September and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacherbargaining unit member, the Board Employer shall deduct from the salary wages of any teacher such bargaining unit member and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programsprograms and annuities, MESSA Programs programs not fully employerEmployer-paid annuitiespaid, credit union, savings savings, bonds, charitable donations donations, MEA-PAC/NEA-PAC contributions or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association Union and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up this information from the school officeEmployer. C. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductions.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Associationassociation, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or assessments Dues, Assessments, and Contributions in the Association which sum shall be determined once per yearin the amount of base dues for the school year 2004-2005, and shall thereafter be as established by the Association. Such authorization shall continue in effect from year to year unless revoked according to the procedures outlined in the MEA Constitution and By-Laws. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues or dues, assessments and contributions from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, pay period beginning in September and ending in June of each yearSeptember. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly not be required to pay dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking any paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. The Board will remit the full amount of dues for all members of the Association no later than November 30 of each year. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up this information from the school office. C. The Association This article shall indemnify and save be effective retroactively to the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any date of the Agreement and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductionssums payable hereunder shall be determined from said date.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member All certified teachers, employed by the District, which positions are contained within the bargaining unit and/or not excluded from the bargaining unit by Section 1.3.A., following thirty (30) days after the effective date of this agreement or thirty (30) days after the commencement of employment shall have deducted from their pay monthly either: 1. Membership dues of the Association (including NMEA, MEA and NEA) or 2. Representation service fees of the Association not to exceed the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions of dues or assessments in the Association which sum shall be determined once per year. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues or assessments from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, beginning in September and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from Teachers may pay Association dues or the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations or other plans or programs jointly approved by representation service fees directly to the Association and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy in lieu of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up this information from the school officededuction. C. The Association shall indemnify certify to the Board at the beginning of each school year, the membership of the Association subject to deduction of membership dues and save the amount of the monthly Association dues to be deducted. The Board shall provide to the Association a list of teachers employed or to be employed by the Board, including along with the full or part time status of each teacher. The Association shall also certify to the Board as soon as the amount is known, the amount of the monthly representation service fees to be deducted. These amounts so certified and deducted shall be forwarded to the Association, within five (5) working days after the end of the month in which the deductions were taken, provided that when a teacher objects to the proper amount of such deduction, the amount of the deduction contested shall be placed in an escrow account as required by law until a determination of the proper amount of the deduction has been determined in the appropriate administrative and/or judicial forums. The Association agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Public Schools of Petoskey, its Board of Education, individual member school board members, past and agent thereofpresent, harmless administrative employees and agents, past and present, against any and all claims, demands, costs, suits, damages, awards, judgments or other forms of liability liability, including but not limited to back pay damages and all court or administrative costs, including unemployment compensation costs, that may arise out of or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the Employer Board or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association its agents for the purpose of payroll deduction complying with the terms of this Article. It is specifically and expressly agreed that any payment of any demand arising hereunder shall be made directly from the Association to the demanding party and at no time shall the Board be obligated to pay out any monies arising out of any claims or demands that are brought or made due to this Article. It is expressly understood that the Association has the right to select counsel, if necessary, for any defense necessary under this Article and shall have the sole discretion regarding the settlement of any claims to which the Association may be responsible. The Association agrees that it will take no action claiming or supporting the claim that its agreements in this section pertaining to defense, indemnification, and holding harmless are void or unenforceable. Further, in the event that it is ever determined that the Association's agreement to indemnify and/or hold harmless is void or unenforceable, this shall not affect the Association's duty to defend and assume all costs and expenses regarding defense. D. Each such teacher and the Association hereby authorize the Board to rely upon and honor certifications of the Association regarding the amounts to be deducted. E. The Association shall be responsible for disbursements of MEA and NEA dues paid to it. The dues will be forwarded by the Association to the Treasurers of those organizations. F. The Association shall certify to the Board the name of any such teachers, who through a change in their employment status are no longer subject to deductions and other jointly approved payroll deductionsshall certify to the Board any new hires who are to be added to the list and the proper amount of such deduction.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or assessments Professional Dues in the Association which sum Association. Such authorization shall be determined once per continue in effect from year to year unless revoked in writing between June 1 and September 1 of any year. Pursuant to such authorization, authorization the Board shall deduct one-tenth twentieth (1/20) of such dues or assessments from the each regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten the first twenty (1020) months, consecutive pays beginning in September with the second regular salary check and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid any leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Each bargaining unit member shall, as a condition of employment, (1) on or before thirty (30) days from the first day of active employment or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, join the Association, or (2) pay a Service Fee to the Association, pursuant to the Association’s “Policy Regarding Objections to Political-Ideological Expenditures” and the Administrative Procedures adopted pursuant to that policy. The Service Fee shall not exceed the amount of Association dues collected from Association members. The bargaining unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. In the event that the bargaining unit member shall not pay such Service Fee directly to the Association, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the Employer shall, pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7) and at the request of the Association, deduct the Service Fee from the bargaining unit member’s wages and remit same to the Association. C. The procedure in all cases of discharge for violation of this Article shall be as follows: 1. The Association shall notify the teacher of non-compliance by certified mail, return receipt requested. Said notice shall detail the non-compliance and shall provide ten (10) days for compliance, and shall further advise the recipient that a request for discharge may be filed with the Board in the event compliance is not effected. 2. If the teacher fails to comply, the Association may file charges in writing with the Board, and shall request termination of the teacher's employment. A copy of the notice of non-compliance and proof of service shall be attached to said charges. 3. The Board, only upon receipt of said charges and request for termination, shall conduct a hearing on said charges, and to the extent that said teacher is protected by the provisions of the Michigan Tenure of Teachers Act, all proceedings shall be in accordance with said Act. In the event of compliance at any time prior to discharge, charges may be withdrawn. The Association, in processing of charges, agrees not to discriminate between various persons who may have refused to pay the Professional Dues and/or Representation Benefit Fee. D. With respect to all sums deducted by the Board pursuant to authorization of the employee, whether for Professional Dues or Representation Benefit Fee, the Board agrees to disburse said sums to the Association every two (2) weeks. E. The Association agrees to assume the legal defense of any suit or action brought against the Board regarding section A through E of this Article of the collective agreement. The Association further agrees to indemnify the Board for any costs or damages which may be assessed against the Board as the result of said suit or action, subject however, to the following conditions: 1. The damages have not resulted from the negligence, misfeasance, or malfeasance of the Board or its agents. 2. The Association, after consideration with the Board, has the right to decide whether to defend any said action or whether or not to appeal the decision of any court or other tribunal regarding the validity of the action or the defense which may be assessed against the Board by any court or tribunal. 3. The Association has the right to choose the legal counsel to defend any said suit or action. 4. The Association shall have the right to compromise or settle any claim made against the Board under this section provided that the Association has not alleged negligence, misfeasance, or malfeasance of the Board as is provided in Paragraph E-1 above. F. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, . G. The Association agrees to reimburse the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up for unemployment compensation liability incurred for any teacher whose employment is terminated under this information from the school officearticle. C. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductions.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions of dues or assessments in the Association which sum shall be determined once per year. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues or assessments from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, beginning in September and ending in June of each year. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-employer- paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to pick up this information from the school office. C. The Association shall indemnify and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished to the Employer by the Association for the purpose of payroll deduction of dues and other jointly approved payroll deductions.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, Association or who has applied for membership, membership may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or dues, assessments and contributions in the Association which sum shall be determined once per yearin such amount as established by the Association. Such authorization shall continue in effect from year to year unless revoked according to the procedures outlined in the RPEA/MEA/NEA Constitution and By-laws. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth one- twentieth of such dues or dues, assessments and contributions from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, beginning with the first pay in September and ending in June of each yearannually. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues proportionally for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking any paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations or other plans or programs jointly approved by the The Association and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s recognizes its responsibility to pick up this information from provide the Board's designated financial official a continuous membership list on or before August 15th of each school officeyear. C. The Association will notify the school payroll office two (2) weeks prior to the first pay period in September annually as to the amount of yearly dues to be deducted from the teacher's salary. The Human Resources Office will notify the Association President and Treasurer of all bargaining unit members on unpaid leave exceeding one month. D. 1. Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of employment, (1) within thirty calendar days of the beginning of their employment shall indemnify have joined the Association and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suitsauthorized deduction of membership dues pursuant to sub- section 301.1, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished (2) pay a service fee to the Employer by Association, pursuant to the Association's "Policy regarding objections to political-ideological expenditures" and the administrative procedures adopted pursuant to that policy. The service fee shall not exceed the amount of Association dues collected from the Association for the purpose of members. The bargaining unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. In the event that the bargaining unit member shall not pay such service fee directly to the Association, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the employer shall pursuant to MCL 408.477 and at the request of dues the Association, deduct the service fee from the bargaining unit member's wages and other jointly approved payroll deductionsremit same to the Association. Payroll deductions made pursuant to this provision shall be made in equal amounts, as nearly as may be from the paychecks of each bargaining unit member.

ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. A. Any teacher who is a member of the Association, Association or who has applied for membership, membership may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deductions deduction of dues or dues, assessments and contributions in the Association which sum shall be determined once per yearin such amount as established by the Association. Such authorization shall continue in effect from year to year unless revoked according to the procedures outlined in the RPEA/MEA/NEA Constitution and By-laws. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth one- twentieth of such dues or dues, assessments and contributions from the regular salary check of the teacher each month for ten (10) months, beginning with the first pay in September and ending in June of each yearannually. Any teacher who shall not perform services for any entire month of the school year shall have his/her dues reduced by one-tenth of the yearly dues proportionally for each entire month he/she did not work, except where the failure to perform services during any month was the result of the teacher taking any paid leave of absence or sick leave provided for in this contract. B. Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the Board shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for any MEA Financial Services Programs, MESSA Programs not fully employer-paid annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations or other plans or programs jointly approved by the The Association and Board. During the summer months, and upon the employees request, the Board shall print a written copy of the employee’s payroll check and summary report of benefits, leave time, deductions and taxes each pay period. This shall include the name of the employer. It shall be the employee’s recognizes its responsibility to pick up this information from provide the Board's designated financial official a continuous membership list on or before August 15th of each school officeyear. C. The Association will notify the school payroll office two (2) weeks prior to the first pay period in September annually as to the amount of yearly dues to be deducted from the teacher's salary. The Human Resources Office will notify the Association President and Treasurer of all bargaining unit members on unpaid leave exceeding one month. D. 1. Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of employment, (1) within thirty calendar days of the beginning of their employment shall indemnify have joined the Association and save the Board, including each individual member and agent thereof, harmless against any and all claims, demands, suitsauthorized deduction of membership dues pursuant to sub- section 301.1, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer or in reliance upon signed authorization cards or lists furnished (2) pay a service fee to the Employer by Association, pursuant to the Association's "Policy regarding objections to political-ideological expenditures" and the administrative procedures adopted pursuant to that policy. The service fee shall not exceed the amount of Association dues collected from the Association for the purpose of members. The bargaining unit member may authorize payroll deduction for such fee. In the event that the bargaining unit member shall not pay such service fee directly to the Association, or authorize payment through payroll deduction, the employer shall pursuant to MCLA 408.477; MSA 17.277(7) and at the request of dues the Association, deduct the service fee from the bargaining unit member's wages and other jointly approved payroll deductionsremit same to the Association. Payroll deductions made pursuant to this provision shall be made in equal amounts, as nearly as may be from the paychecks of each bargaining unit member.