Common use of Leave for Traditional Ceremonies Clause in Contracts

Leave for Traditional Ceremonies. Upon written notice to the appropriate Director or equivalent an APT member may be granted up to seven (7) working days with pay for the purpose of participating in traditional First Nations ceremonies. APT member(s) shall make every effort to give the longest possible notice of such leaves. In the event that the Director or equivalent requires additional information regarding the traditional ceremony in order to make the decision on whether to grant or deny the requested leave, the Director or equivalent and the APT member shall jointly seek advice and counsel from an Elder and/or an Elder’s Council. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. Member(s) xxxx xxxxxxxxx in assisting the Director or equivalent and other members of the unit in making arrangements for the continuation of the member(s)’ duties within the unit.

Leave for Traditional Ceremonies. Upon written notice to the appropriate Director or equivalent an APT member may be granted up to seven (7) working days with pay for the purpose of participating in traditional First Nations ceremonies. APT member(s) shall make every effort to give the longest possible notice of such leaves. In the event that the Director or equivalent requires additional information regarding the traditional ceremony in order to make the decision on whether to grant or deny the requested leave, the Director or equivalent and the APT member shall jointly seek advice and counsel from an Elder and/or an Elder’s Council. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. Member(s) xxxx xxxxxxxxx will cooperate in assisting the Director or equivalent and other members of the unit in making arrangements for the continuation of the member(s)’ duties within the unit.