PBA REPRESENTATION. Section 1. PBA Representation During Collective Bargaining Negotiations A. Neither party in negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party. The PBA will furnish the Labor Relations Office with a written list of the PBA's bargaining team at the first bargaining meeting, and substitution changes thereto, if necessary. B. The Employer shall recognize PBA representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining as authorized by the President of the PBA as reflected on the submission listed per Section 1(A) of this Article. C. The Department will make every effort to release recognized PBA representatives, who are Police Department employees, to participate in collective bargaining negotiation sessions as representatives of the PBA. D. PBA collective bargaining team members will be authorized to use PBA Business time as outlined in Article 8. In addition, employees participating in the collective bargaining process at the request of the Union may also be authorized by the Union to use PBA Business time. This includes preparation for bargaining, negotiations sessions, Special Master hearings, and other related meetings. Section 2. PBA Representation During the Term of the Contract A. The names of all PBA representatives shall be given in writing to the Labor Relations Office as well as any change in such list prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of representation. B. The Employer shall recognize five (5) PBA representatives, or one (1) representative for each one hundred (100) members, as authorized by the President of the PBA or his designee for the conduct of Labor-Management relations between the Employer or Police Department and the PBA for this bargaining unit as reflected on the submission listed per Section 2(A) of this Article. C. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be permitted to discuss PBA business with employees during their duty hours provided that such discussions shall in no way interrupt, delay, or otherwise interfere with effective and proper service to the community. The PBA agrees that this privilege shall not be abused. D. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, shall be allowed to communicate official PBA Business to employees prior to being checked on duty and after the employees have been checked off duty at the end of their work shifts. City work hours shall not be used by employees or PBA representatives for conducting Union meetings or the promotion of Union affairs, with the one exception noted in Section 2(C) of this Article. E. Recognized PBA representatives, who are not employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be granted access to Department work areas during working hours to carry out the functions which come within the scope of their responsibilities on matters relating to this Agreement. F. Employees shall have the right to PBA representation if the employee desires to meet and consult with any supervisory or managerial official to discuss matters that may involve employee discipline, via the appropriate chain of command. G. Copies of special orders, general orders, or training bulletins affecting employees covered by this Agreement shall be provided to the PBA when issued. H. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the PBA not previously approved by the Police Chief or his designee including solicitation of membership and the collection of PBA monies, shall not be engaged in during working hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PBA REPRESENTATION. Section 1. PBA Representation During Collective Bargaining Negotiations
A. Neither party in negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party. The PBA will furnish the Labor Relations Office with a written list of the PBA's bargaining team at the first bargaining meeting, and substitution changes thereto, if necessary.
B. The Employer shall recognize PBA representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining as authorized by the President of the PBA as reflected on the submission listed per Section 1(A) of this Article.
C. The Department will make every effort to release recognized PBA representatives, who are Police Department employees, to participate in collective bargaining negotiation sessions as representatives of the PBA.
D. PBA collective bargaining team members will be authorized to use PBA Business time as outlined in Article 8. In addition, employees participating in the collective bargaining process at the request of the Union may also be authorized by the Union to use PBA Business time. This includes preparation for bargaining, negotiations sessions, Special Master hearings, and other related meetings.
Section 2. PBA Representation During the Term of the Contract
A. The names of all PBA representatives shall be given in writing to the Labor Relations Office as well as any change in such list prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of representation.
B. The Employer shall recognize five (5) PBA representatives, or one (1) representative for each one hundred (100) members, as authorized by the President of the PBA or his designee for the conduct of Labor-Management relations between the Employer or Police Department and the PBA for this bargaining unit as reflected on the submission listed per Section 2(A) of this Article.
C. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be permitted to discuss PBA business with employees during their duty hours provided that such discussions shall in no way interrupt, delay, or otherwise interfere with effective and proper service to the community. The PBA agrees that this privilege shall not be abused.
D. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, shall be allowed to communicate official PBA Business to employees prior to being checked on duty and after the employees have been checked off duty at the end of their work shifts. City work hours shall not be used by employees or PBA representatives for conducting Union meetings or the promotion of Union affairs, with the one exception noted in Section 2(C) of this Article.
E. Recognized PBA representatives, who are not employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be granted access to Department work areas during working hours to carry out the functions which come within the scope of their responsibilities on matters relating to this Agreement.
F. Employees shall have the right to PBA representation if the employee desires to meet and consult with any supervisory or managerial official to discuss matters that may involve employee discipline, via the appropriate chain of command.
G. Copies of special orders, general orders, or training bulletins affecting employees covered by this Agreement shall be provided to the PBA when issued.
H. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the PBA not previously approved by the Police Chief or his designee including solicitation of membership and the collection of PBA monies, shall not be engaged in during working hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PBA REPRESENTATION. Section 1. PBA Representation During Collective Bargaining Negotiations
A. Neither party in negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party. The PBA will furnish the Labor Relations Office with a written list of the PBA's bargaining team at the first bargaining meeting, and substitution changes thereto, if necessary.
B. The Employer shall recognize PBA representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining as authorized by the President of the PBA as reflected on the submission listed per Section 1(A) of this Article.
C. The Department will make every effort to release recognized PBA representatives, who are Police Department employees, to participate in collective bargaining negotiation sessions as representatives of the PBA.
D. PBA collective bargaining team members will be authorized to use PBA Business time as outlined in Article 8. In addition, employees participating in the collective bargaining process at the request of the Union may also be authorized by the Union to use PBA Business time. This includes preparation for bargaining, negotiations sessions, Special Master hearings, and other related meetings.
Section 2. PBA Representation During the Term of the Contract
A. The names of all PBA representatives shall be given in writing to the Labor Relations Office as well as any change in such list prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of representation.
B. The Employer shall recognize five (5) PBA representatives, or one (1) representative for each one hundred (100) members, as authorized by the President of the PBA or his designee for the conduct of Labor-Management relations between the Employer or Police Department and the PBA for this bargaining unit as reflected on the submission listed per Section 2(A) of this Article.
C. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be permitted to discuss PBA business with employees during their duty hours provided that such discussions shall in no way interrupt, delay, or otherwise interfere with effective and proper service to the community. The PBA agrees that this privilege shall not be abused.
D. Recognized PBA representatives, who are employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, shall be allowed to communicate official PBA Business to employees prior to being checked on duty and after the employees have been checked off duty at the end of their work shifts. City work hours shall not be used by employees or PBA representatives for conducting Union meetings or the promotion of Union affairs, with the one exception noted in Section 2(C) of this Article.
E. Recognized X. Xxxxxxxxxx PBA representatives, who are not employees of the St. Petersburg Police Department, will be granted access to Department work areas during working hours to carry out the functions which come within the scope of their responsibilities on matters relating to this Agreement.
F. Employees shall have the right to PBA representation if the employee desires to meet and consult with any supervisory or managerial official to discuss matters that may involve employee discipline, via the appropriate chain of command.
G. Copies of special orders, general orders, or training bulletins affecting employees covered by this Agreement shall be provided to the PBA when issued.
H. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the PBA not previously approved by the Police Chief or his designee including solicitation of membership and the collection of PBA monies, shall not be engaged in during working hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement