Common use of TIME OFF FOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETINGS Clause in Contracts

TIME OFF FOR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETINGS. Employees shall be granted time off without loss of pay to attend meetings of the Civil Service Board which are scheduled during the employee’s regular working hours, if the employee is Chairperson of an employee organization or vice chairperson , if the Chairperson is unable to attend; present on official business before the Board including an appeal by the employee, or representation of an employee by another for the purpose of appeal; or present because, in the opinion of his/her Department Manager, the interests of the City are served by having the employee present. Employees may attend Civil Service meetings by notifying the Department Manager at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. As soon as the business for which the employee is attending the meeting is completed, unless otherwise authorized, the employee must return to work.