Common use of Time Off for Representation Clause in Contracts

Time Off for Representation. Union representatives may be granted release time without loss of compensation for the follow‐ ing: Meet and Confer/Consult Up to two (2) designated Union members for purposes of meeting and conferring or meeting and consulting with District representatives on matters within their scope of representation. Negotiations Up to three (3) designated Union members for purposes of meeting and conferring on a succes‐ sor MOU. Release time for up to two (2) additional hours per week shall be granted for bargaining preparation after the commencement of negotiations. In addition to the time off for designated Union representatives, a maximum of two (2) meetings of up to two (2) hours in length may be held during District hours with the entire Union body during years in which the MOU expires. A maximum of one (1) such meeting may be held in other years.