Common use of Bargaining Unit Stewards Designation Clause in Contracts

Bargaining Unit Stewards Designation. The Association shall, by written notice to the City Manager, designate certain of its members as Employee Representatives. Association representatives who are official representatives of the Association shall be given reasonable time off with pay to attend meetings with management representatives, or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation, collective bargaining, or grievances are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of City services. Such employee representatives shall submit through the Police Department chain of command a written request for excused absence to the Police Chief at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting whenever possible. Except by mutual agreement, the number of employees excused for such purposes shall not exceed three (3).