Processing of an Administrative Complaint. It is recognized and accepted by the parties to this Agreement that the processing of administrative complaints as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the Employee and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such Employee duties and responsibilities. The Union Xxxxxxx and the Employee shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time during normal working hours without loss in pay when an administrative complaint is investigated and presented to the step representatives specified below, provided the Employee has notified and received the approval of the Appointing Authority, who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not interfere with the work of the Employee, of other employees, or the court.
