Average Work Week. The parties recognize that the nature of staff members’ duties frequently requires considerable flexibility to accommodate varying workloads and operational needs. Staff members are normally expected to be self-directing with respect to their job function, and may sometimes find it necessary to work considerably more than an average work week in order to perform their duties satisfactorily. If a staff member believes that they have accumulated more than 21 hours over the average at some point in the 26 week period, this will trigger a discussion with their Xxxx, Director or designate in order to bring hours worked in line with the average. However, in the twenty-six (26) week period as established by a department, a reasonable work schedule for full-time staff members shall average thirty-five (35) hours per week.
