Common use of Union Stewards and Official Representatives Clause in Contracts

Union Stewards and Official Representatives. 4.1 Attendance at Meetings County unit members who are official representatives or Stewards of the Union shall be given reasonable time off with pay to meet and confer or consult with management representatives or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of County services as determined by the County. Such representatives or Xxxxxxxx shall submit written requests for excused absences to the Human Resources Department Director at least two (2) working days prior to the scheduled meeting whenever possible. Except by agreement with the Human Resources Department Director, the number of unit members excused for such purposes shall not exceed three (3) at any one time. For the purpose of negotiating a successor Memorandum of Understanding, the maximum number of unit members shall not exceed four (4). If any unit member's request for excused absence is not approved, such disapproval shall be subject to appeal to the County Manager whose decision shall be final.

Union Stewards and Official Representatives. 4.1 Attendance at Meetings County unit members who are official representatives or Stewards of the Union shall be given reasonable time off with pay to meet and confer or consult with management representatives or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of County services as determined by the County. Such representatives or Xxxxxxxx Stewards shall submit written requests for excused absences to the Human Resources Department Employee and Public Services Director at least two (2) working days prior to the scheduled meeting whenever possible. Except by agreement with the Human Resources Department Employee and Public Services Director, the number of unit members excused for such purposes shall not exceed three (3) at any one time. For the purpose of negotiating a successor Memorandum of Understanding, the maximum number of unit members shall not exceed four (4). If any unit member's request for excused absence is not approved, such disapproval shall be subject to appeal to the County Manager whose decision shall be final.