Optional Procedure. 1. Any employee of this unit who has bona fide religious beliefs which prohibit him/her from joining or financially supporting employee organizations shall not be required to join or financially support Ceres Unified Teachers’ Association CTA/NEA. However, that employee shall utilize the following Optional Procedure: a. Submit a detailed statement to the Association establishing the basis for the religious exemption (with a copy to the employer) by the end of September of each school year. The statement shall state that the person does not desire to join or contribute to the Ceres Unified Teachers’ Association because of religious beliefs that prevent him/her from joining or contributing. The exemption shall be reviewed by the Association’s Executive Board. Exemptions will only be made as required by law, Government Code 3546.3(i.
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