Common use of Reserve/National Guard Service Clause in Contracts

Reserve/National Guard Service. (Add if the Minister serves as a Reserve or National Guard Chaplain): The Board and Minister recognize the benefits and challenges of having a Minister serve as a Chaplain in the Reserve or National Guard. The Board and Minister will work together to ensure the needs of the Congregation are met during periods of military service by the Minister. UU ministers serving as Chaplains in the National Guard or Reserves are required to commit a minimum of one weekend a month for training responsibilities or other term as required by law or lawful authority. The UUA recommends that the language of the Agreement and benefits provided for Ministers in guard and reserve positions be reviewed at the time for compliance with law. The UUA recommends considering such training as weeks away for denominational activities or study leave. For guidance, see the UUA Guidelines for Reserve and Guard Chaplain Support: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/sites/xxxx-xxx.xxx.xxx/files/uua-approved-reserve-guidelines-20160616.pdf.

Reserve/National Guard Service. (Add if the Minister serves as a Reserve or National Guard Chaplain): The Board Congregation and Minister recognize the benefits and challenges of having a Minister serve as a Chaplain in the Reserve or National Guard. The Board and Minister will work together to ensure the needs of the Congregation are met during periods of military service by the Minister. UU ministers serving as Chaplains in the National Guard or Reserves are required to commit a minimum of one weekend a month for training responsibilities or other term as required by law or lawful authority. The UUA recommends that the language of the Agreement and benefits provided for Ministers in guard and reserve positions be reviewed at the time for compliance with law. The UUA recommends considering such training as weeks away for denominational activities or study leave. For guidance, see the UUA Guidelines for Reserve and Guard Chaplain Support: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/sites/xxxx-xxx.xxx.xxx/files/uua-approved-reserve-guidelines-20160616.pdf.