Common use of Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline Clause in Contracts

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension or termination, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed discipline, to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix I). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee at the time the employee is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this Agreement, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Article.

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension or termination, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed discipline, to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix I). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee at the time the employee is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this Agreement, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Article.Association‌‌‌‌‌ ARTICLE XIV

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension of thirty (30) calendar days, or a demotion or termination, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline (“Decision to Discipline”), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against any suspension of thirty (30) calendar days or a demotion or termination of the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the State University Civil Service Merit Board of Fire and Police Commissioners(“Merit Board”), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix IA). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee Sergeant by the Employer, at the time the employee Sergeant is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three seven (37) calendar days from receipt of the Decision to Discipline to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten fourteen (1014) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten fourteen (1014) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the State University Civil Service Merit Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this AgreementState Universities Civil Service System Statute and Rules, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Articleas amended.

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Reprimands shall not be advanced past Step 3 of the grievance procedure. Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension in excess of five (5) days, or termination, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s 's request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline ("Decision to Discipline"), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s 's option, disciplinary action against any suspension or discharge of the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCommissioners ("BOFPC"), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form fom1 (“"Election Form” " attached as Appendix IG). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee officer by the Employer, at the time the employee officer is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to Discipline to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance grievance, which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, without the need to have a hearing before the Fire and Police Commissioners, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commissioners, in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 2.l, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with Commissioners, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-17, as amended. In the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During event that arbitration is not approved by the term of this AgreementUnion, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with employee has fifteen (15) calendar days from the work and statutory functions or obligations issuance of the Fire Department. The Association agrees Decision to notify all employees Discipline to appeal suspensions of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused five (5) days or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Articleless.

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension or termination, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed discipline, to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix I). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee at the time the employee is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ XIV NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this Agreement, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Article.LOCKOUTS‌‌

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension or terminationdiscipline, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline (“Decision to Discipline”), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCommissioners (“BOFPC”), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix IE). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee officer by the employer, at the time the employee officer is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Village of Western Springs Fire & Police Commission in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 2.1, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this AgreementCommissioners, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize65 ILCS 5/10-2.1 et seq., institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Articleas amended.

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension of thirty (30) calendar days, or a demotion or termination, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s 's request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline ("Decision to Discipline"), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s 's option, disciplinary action against any suspension of thirty (30) calendar days or a demotion or termination of the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the State University Civil Service Merit Board of Fire and Police Commissioners("Merit Board"), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“"Election Form” " attached as Appendix IAppendix). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee Sergeant by the Employer, at the time the employee Sergeant is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three seven (37) calendar days from receipt of the Decision to Discipline to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s Chiefs designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten fourteen (1014) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten fourteen (1014) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the State University Civil Service Merit Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this AgreementState Universities Civil Service System Statute and Rules, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Articleas amended.

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Reprimands shall not be advanced past Step 3 of the grievance procedure. Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension in excess of five (5) days, or termination, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline (“Decision to Discipline”), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against any suspension or discharge of the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCommissioners (“BFPC”), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix IH). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee officer by the Employer, at the time the employee officer is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to Discipline to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance grievance, which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, without the need to have a hearing before the Fire and Police Commissioners, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commissioners, in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 2.1, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with Commissioners, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-17, as amended. In the Illinois statutesevent that arbitration is not approved by the Union, the employee has fifteen (15) calendar days from the issuance of the Decision to Discipline to appeal suspensions of five (5) days or less. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this Agreement, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Article.IV‌‌‌

Election of Grievance Arbitration for Discipline. ‌ Prior to imposing discipline involving a suspension or termination, the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee will set a meeting with the employee to advise the employee of the proposed discipline and the factual basis therefore, in writing. At the employee’s request, the employee shall be entitled to Union representation at that meeting. After the conclusion of said meeting, the Chief or the Chief’s designee will issue a Decision to Discipline, in writing, as to the proposed disciplinediscipline (“Decision to Discipline”), to the affected employee and the Union. At the employee’s option, disciplinary action against the employee may be contested either through the arbitration procedure of this Agreement or through the Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCommissioners (“BOFPC”), but not both. In order to exercise the arbitration option, an officer must execute an Election, Waiver and Release form (“Election Form” attached as Appendix IB). This Election Form and disciplinary process is not a waiver of any statutory or common law right or remedy other than as provided herein. The Election Form shall be given to the employee officer by the employer, at the time the employee officer is formally notified of the Decision to Discipline. The employee shall have three (3) calendar days to submit a copy of the Election Form and Decision to the Union for approval to arbitrate the discipline. The Union shall have an additional seven (7) calendar days to approve or deny the request for arbitration. If the Union authorizes an arbitration concerning the discipline, it shall notify the Chief or the Chief’s designee in writing of the intent to arbitrate within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Decision to Discipline. If approved by the Union for arbitration, the Election Form shall constitute a grievance which shall be deemed filed at the arbitration step of the grievance procedure. When a grievance is elected, the Chief may impose the discipline set forth in the Decision to Discipline, and the arbitrator will determine whether the discipline was imposed with just cause, and whether the discipline was excessive. If the arbitration is not approved by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of the Decision to Discipline, or is not elected by the employee, the employee retains his rights to have charges presented or to appeal discipline before the Village of Oswego Fire & Police Commission in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 2.1, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance with the Illinois statutes. ARTICLE XIV‌ NO STRIKES - NO LOCKOUTS‌ Section 14.1 Association‌ During the term of this AgreementCommissioners, neither the Association nor any of its agents shall authorize65 ILCS 5/10-2.1 et seq., institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, refusal to cross picket line, strike or other interference with the work and statutory functions or obligations of the Fire Department. The Association agrees to notify all employees of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article, including their responsibility to remain at work during any interruption which may be caused or initiated by others and to encourage employees violating this Section of the Agreement to return to work. Upon compliance with the provision of this Section, neither the Association nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for the actions of employees who violate this Articleas amended.