Section 5.3. Association Representatives. 38 The Association representatives shall represent the Association and employees in meetings with 39 officials of the District to discuss appropriate matters of mutual interest. They may receive and 40 investigate to conclusion non-contractual complaints or grievances of employees on District time, and 41 thereafter advise employees of rights and procedures outlined in this agreement and applicable 42 regulations or directives for resolving the grievances or complaints.
Section 5.3. Association Representatives. 2 The Association representatives shall represent the Association and employees in meetings with 3 officials of the District to discuss appropriate matters of mutual interest. They may receive and 5 thereafter advise employees of rights and procedures outlined in this agreement and applicable 6 regulations or directives for resolving the grievances or complaints. Association representatives, along 7 with designated grievants and witnesses, shall not suffer any loss of pay when mutually scheduled to 8 participate in negotiations or grievance hearings during established work hours. The employer and 9 union are committed to collaborating in good faith to ensure the scheduling of these events prioritizes 10 the needs and preferences of all involved individuals.
