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Matters Appropriate for Consultation. (cont’d) B. Consultation meetings between Union representatives and the District shall be arranged by the Department of Labor Relations or designated representative upon the request of either Party. C. Arrangements for any consultation meeting shall be made five (5) calendar days in advance, whenever possible, and an agenda of matters related to the meeting shall be presented, in writing, at the time a consultation meeting is requested. Matters taken up on consultation meetings shall be included in the agenda and Union representatives shall be limited to no more than four (4) at any one meeting. D. When contact is required by the Union President or local Union Administrator with the District on matters within the scope of this section, the point of contact is the Department of Labor Relations. Where contact is required by the District with SEIU/FPSU, the point of contact is the Union President, local Union Administrator or designee. SECTION 12 SEIU/FPSU Representation‌ A. SEIU/FPSU, as representative of the employees covered in this agreement, shall have the right to present, at reasonable time, its views to the District on matters of employment either orally or in writing. While it is agreed that the views presented shall have no binding effect on the District, it is believed that this process could produce a more efficient work process and improve employer-employee relations. B. The District recognizes the right of SEIU/FPSU to designate stewards and chief stewards from among the regular full-time employees of the District. SEIU/FPSU shall furnish written notice to the Department of Labor Relations of such designated stewards and chief stewards prior to their assuming office. SEIU/FPSU shall also furnish to the Department of Labor Relations a list of its current officers. C. Non-employee Union representatives shall also be certified, in writing, to the Department of Labor Relations. The Union agrees that the activities of both Union stewards and non-employee Union representatives shall be carried out in such a manner as not to interfere with the normal operations of the School District. Non-employee Union representatives shall not contact employees, including stewards, during regular working hours, except as provided for in Article 6, Section 5 B.