Common use of Right to Representation Clause in Contracts

Right to Representation. A. When a member is to be questioned about or charged with an alleged violation of any prescribed code of conduct, whether Divisional, Departmental or Citywide, or any other infraction of rule or law, the member shall be entitled to Union representation, if so requested, in any meeting in which the member is required to respond to such questioning or charges. The member or their representative shall be entitled to a copy of any statement the member makes or any report they are required to make, including access to any tape-recorded statement. Except in the case of misconduct that requires immediate suspension, a member shall be entitled to ten (10) days advance notice before any Divisional or Departmental hearing. B. If requested by the member, an attorney shall be allowed to accompany the member during all interview sessions. However, the attorney's unavailability shall not delay a scheduled interview session provided that at least 24 hours notice has been given to the member.

Right to Representation. ‌ A. When a member is to be questioned about or charged with an alleged violation of any prescribed code of conduct, whether Divisional, Departmental or Citywide, or any other infraction of rule or law, the member shall be entitled to Union representation, if so requested, in any meeting in which the member is required to respond to such questioning or charges. The member or their representative shall be entitled to a copy of any statement the member makes or any report they are required to make, including access to any tape-recorded statement. Except in the case of misconduct that requires immediate suspension, a member shall be entitled to ten (10) days advance notice before any Divisional or Departmental hearing. B. If requested by the member, an attorney shall be allowed to accompany the member during all interview sessions. However, the attorney's unavailability shall not delay a scheduled interview session provided that at least 24 hours notice has been given to the member.