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UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards and representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewards. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. A. The Agency Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the appropriate accredited Union stewards and representatives of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in areas to be defined by the parties and, where provided for in this Agreement, the Union President and/or representative in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of filed under this Agreement. b. B. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, alternates shall be furnished to the Agency Employer immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency Employer promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewardsStewards. c. The number of Union stewards C. There shall be no more than one for each thirty (301) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the aggrieved employeeand alternate in each area referred to in Paragraph A above. D. After appropriate notice to his immediate superior, a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time Union Officer shall be allowed granted reasonable time off during working hours without loss with pay where he is engaged in processing a grievance under Article 6 of time or paythis Memorandum, subject to prior notification and approval except when granting such leave would adversely affect delivery of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyemergency services. e. Upon notification E. Nothing shall abridge the right of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a any duly authorized representative of the Union who will to present the view of the Union to the citizens on issues which affect the welfare of its members, or inhibit or hamper any employee’s constitutional right of free speech. F. The President of the Union shall be representing detailed to Fire Department Headquarters for the employee duration of this Agreement to discharge his duties and shall be granted reasonable leave with pay as may be required for the purpose of discharging his official duties as Union President. G. Officers of the Union shall not be disciplined for conduct while acting in their official capacity as officers of the Union and shall have the right to file a grievance pursuant to the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at procedure herein for any time mutually agreeable to both parties disciplinary action taken against them for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, conduct while acting in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred their official capacity as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. The Agency recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards and representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewards. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time shall be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief Executive Director or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time full‐time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide area‐wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operations.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 6.1 The Agency Public Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the all accredited Union stewards and representatives of union stewards, the Union Business Manager, and any other officer listed in Section 1.2 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 6.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by six (6) stewards so designated by the Union. When additional permanent work locations are created, the Public Employer and the Union will meet at the request of either party, for the purpose of mutually determining the stewardship needs of the Union. 6.3 A written list of officers of the Union union stewards, and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, alternates shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after Public Employer prior to the effective date of their designation and the assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of Public Employer promptlyof any changes of such Union officers or union stewards. c. The number of . Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unitwill not perform any grievance work unless the above has been complied with. The locations of stewards alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, only perform as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for in the aggrieved employee, or a representative event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.4 Officials of the Union, may investigate as designated in Section 1.2 of this Agreement may, with proper authorization, which will not be unduly withheld, be admitted to the specified grievance and assist in its presentationproperty of the Public Employer. Reasonable time Officials, as designated above, shall be allowed able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Public Officials of the Union, Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon on by the Union and the Public Employer. 6.5 Arrangements will be made for officers or accredited representatives of the Union to be admitted to the property of the Public Employer during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Public Employer is not normally open for visitation, the Public Employer shall give thirty (30) days’ notice provide a responsible escort to their supervisors of such absence the union officer or accredited representative, provided this service is arranged in advance. 6.6 The Public Employer agrees to meet and such absence does not interfere discuss with the department’s operationsUnion prior to any action or actions being considered which would have the net effect of reducing the work force of the defined bargaining unit. 6.7 All personnel files of the employee shall be open for investigation by the appropriate union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the investigation of any grievance. However, such investigation shall be either in the presence of, or with the oral permission of the Public Employer.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 1. The Agency Authority recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union stewards job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and non-employee representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 2. A written list of officers identification of the Union and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be furnished to the Agency Chief Executive Officer immediately after their designation his/her designation, and the Union shall notify the Agency Authority promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or stewardsjob ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. c. 3. The number of Union job stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the partiesnot exceed one. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made only by mutual written consent agreement of both partiesthe Chief Executive Officer and the Union. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, 4. While a job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the bargaining unit of the aggrieved employee, manager or a representative of the Union, Local may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation, investigation shall not occur during normal work time of either the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the aggrieved manager. Reasonable If additional time shall is needed beyond the rest break and meal time, a reasonable amount of release time will be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification scheduling with and approval of agreement with the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyChief Executive Officer. e. 5. Upon notification of to the Human Resources Chief or designeeExecutive Officer, a representative of the Union Local #856 who will be representing the employee manager in the grievance and arbitration procedure, appeal procedure may visit the Agency Authority at any time mutually agreeable to both parties the Chief Executive Officer and the Union representative for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitrationappeal. The Chief Executive Officer will not unreasonably withhold agreement. f. 6. A representative of the AgencyAuthority, at its the Chief Executive Officer's option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives representative and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the AgencyAuthority, not during an employee's normal work time, and for a reasonable period of time. If additional time is needed beyond the rest break and without loss meal time, a reasonable amount of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall release time will be incurred as a result of this Sectionallowed subject to prior scheduling with and agreement with the Chief Executive Officer. g. 7. During any such visits, representatives representatives, the job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and Union officers shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the AgencyAuthority. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement8. The Authority's Chief Executive Officer shall, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership upon written request of the Union, meet monthly at a mutually agreed-upon time with the job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union who desires to attend the meeting. Further, the provisions The purpose of subsection (e), above, shall apply any such meeting is to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed informally discuss matters of concern and/or interest to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate either party. The Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with agent may attend the department’s operationsmeeting.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 1. The Agency Housing Authority recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Union job stewards and non-employee representatives of the Union in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement. b. 2. A written list of officers of the Union and the Union job stewards with the specific areas they represent, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after their designation Executive Director upon request, and the Union shall notify the Agency Executive Director promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or job stewards. c. 3. The number of Union job stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty not exceed two (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties2). Any change in the number of stewards shall be made only by mutual written consent agreement of both partiesthe Executive Director and the Union. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, 4. While a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the bargaining unit of the aggrieved employee, employee or a representative of the Union, Local may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation, investigation shall not occur during work time of either the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the aggrieved employee. Reasonable If additional time shall is needed beyond the rest break and meal time, a reasonable amount of release time will be allowed during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification scheduling with and approval of agreement with the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyemployee's supervisor and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ supervisor. e. 5. Upon notification of to the Human Resources Chief or designeeHousing Authority's Executive Director, a representative of the Union Local #856 who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, appeal procedure may visit the Agency Housing Authority at any time mutually agreeable to both parties the Executive Director and the Union representative for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitrationappeal. The Executive Director shall not unreasonably withhold agreement. f. 6. A representative of the AgencyHousing Authority, at its the Executive Director's option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives representative and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, representative may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the AgencyHousing Authority, not during an employee's work time, and for a reasonable period of time. If additional time is needed beyond the rest break and without loss meal time, a reasonable amount of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall release time will be incurred as a result of this Sectionallowed subject to prior scheduling with and agreement with the employee's supervisor and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor. g. 7. During any such visits, representatives representatives, job stewards, and Union officers shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the AgencyHousing Authority. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement8. The Housing Authority's Executive Director shall, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership upon written request of the Union, meet monthly at a mutually agreed upon time with such job stewards of the Union who desire to attend the meeting. Further, the provisions The purpose of subsection (e), above, shall apply any such meeting is to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed informally discuss matters of concern and/or interest to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate either party. The Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with agent may attend the department’s operationsmeeting.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. Section 1. The Agency City recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the accredited designated Union stewards ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, appropriate Union Chapter Chairpersons, Local President, and representatives of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether local union representative, district council representatives or international representatives. Section 2. Union staff representatives shall be admitted to the buildings and grounds of the City during working hours for the purpose of assisting in all matters relating to grievances the adjustment of grievances, and the interpretation conducting of this Agreementother Union business, except Union solicitation or any Union activities which would disrupt the normal work schedule. Any Union meetings with all employees assigned to the particular area called by the Union Representative or Chapter Chairperson may be held on City property during work hours upon prior request to and approval of the Division Director, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. b. Section 3. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, Chapter Officers shall be furnished to the Agency immediately City Human Resources Director within ten (10) days after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency promptly in writing of any changes City Human Resources Director and the Division Director within five (5) days of such Union officers Stewards designation or stewardschanges thereof. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that UnitSection 4. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a appropriate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for within the aggrieved employee, or a representative of the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time area and/or appropriate Chapter Chairperson shall be allowed granted reasonable time off, without loss of pay, during working hours to investigate grievances, and settle complaints, upon giving notice and receiving approval of the supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Once a grievance has been filed at Step 1, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and the aggrieved employee will be granted reasonable time off without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee pay during working hours for each step in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the partiesSection 5. In addition, the representatives and the Union PresidentIf an employee has to come in when he is not scheduled to work in order to attend a grievance meeting, or his/her designated representativearbitration hearing, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews he shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, paid for a reasonable period of such time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed receive equivalent time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of such absence and such absence does not interfere with the department’s operationsat his option.

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. Section 1. The Agency Board recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the accredited Union stewards Stewards, Chapter Chairperson and representatives Grievance Committee, consisting of the Chapter Chairperson as chairperson and three (3) stewards as committee members. There shall be no more than two (2) stewards per location per shift (one for nutrition services and one for custodial), three (3) stewards for the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Warehouse, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the administration building warehouse, one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift at the ▇▇▇▇▇ Preparation Center, and one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per rotating night crew. Stewards can only represent the employees assigned to their shift in their departments. Employees now covered by the Memorandum of Understanding shall not have their right to Union in all matters relating to grievances and representation reduced or removed as a result of any reorganization instituted by the interpretation of this AgreementBoard. b. Section 2. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards (such list to outline the area to be repre- sented by each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇), Chapter Chairperson and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, Grievance Committee shall be furnished to the Agency Board immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency Board promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers stewards or stewardschanges thereof. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that UnitSection 3. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a appropriate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for within the aggrieved employee, or a representative of area and/or the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time Grievance Committee shall be allowed granted reasonable time off at reasonable times during working hours to handle and settle grievances at their respective grievance steps, without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyprovided these matters are conducted on Board premises. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the a. All Union Stewards and representatives referred to in this Section who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any are allowed time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing handling grievances that arise under their jurisdiction shall notify their respective supervisors as far in advance as possible when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return, and otherwise shall cooperate with the case for arbitrationBoard by observing whatever reasonable time-keeping procedures as may be needed to record time properly or to avoid abuse of the foregoing rights or privileges. Permission to handle grievances will not be delayed unreasonably. f. b. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives , upon request by the Union, shall be allowed time off without pay admitted to the buildings and grounds of the Board during work hours for the purpose of periodic visitation with bargaining unit employees, excluding investigating or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu handling of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventionscomplaints, provided any such Representatives staff representative first reports the location and time of each visit to the Superintendent's designated representative. Upon arrival at the location, the Union representative shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of contact the school principal, warehouse supervisor, or his designated representative. Any such absence and such absence does visits by the Union representative shall not interfere with the department’s operationsnormal work of the employees being visited. Section 4. A negotiation committee consisting of not more than ten (10) employees shall be selected by the Union to represent it in collective bargaining negotiations. The Board shall be notified by registered or certified mail of the names of committee members and successors. Negotiation committee members shall notify their respective supervisors when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return in accordance with the requirements of Section 3(a).

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. Section 1. The Agency Board recognizes and agrees to shall deal with the accredited Union stewards Stewards, Chapter Chairperson and representatives Grievance Committee, consisting of the Chapter Chairperson as chairperson and three (3) stewards as committee members. There shall be no more than two (2) stewards per location per shift (one for nutrition services and one for custodial), three (3) stewards for the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Warehouse, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the administration building warehouse, one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift at the Central Nutrition Center, and one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per rotating night crew. Stewards can only represent the employees assigned to their shift in their departments. Employees now covered by the Memorandum of Understanding shall not have their right to Union in all matters relating to grievances and representation reduced or removed as a result of any reorganization instituted by the interpretation of this AgreementBoard. b. Section 2. A written list of officers of the Union Stewards (such list to outline the area to be represented by each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇), Chapter Chairperson and the Union stewards with the specific areas they represent, Grievance Committee shall be furnished to the Agency Board immediately after their designation and the Union shall notify the Agency Board promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers stewards or stewardschanges thereof. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that UnitSection 3. The locations of stewards shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, a appropriate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for within the aggrieved employee, or a representative of area and/or the Union, may investigate the specified grievance and assist in its presentation. Reasonable time Grievance Committee shall be allowed granted reasonable time off at reasonable times during working hours to handle and settle grievances at their respective grievance steps, without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure onlyprovided these matters are conducted on Board premises. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the a. All Union Stewards and representatives referred to in this Section who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any are allowed time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing handling grievances that arise under their jurisdiction shall notify their respective supervisors as far in advance as possible when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return, and otherwise shall cooperate with the case for arbitrationBoard by observing whatever reasonable time-keeping procedures as may be needed to record time properly or to avoid abuse of the foregoing rights or privileges. Permission to handle grievances will not be delayed unreasonably. f. b. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives , upon request by the Union, shall be allowed time off without pay admitted to the buildings and grounds of the Board during work hours for the purpose of periodic visitation with bargaining unit employees, excluding investigating or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu handling of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventionscomplaints, provided any such Representatives staff representative first reports the location and time of each visit to the Superintendent's designated representative. Upon arrival at the location, the Union representative shall give thirty (30) days’ notice to their supervisors of contact the school principal, warehouse supervisor, or his designated representative. Any such absence and such absence does visits by the Union representative shall not interfere with the department’s operationsnormal work of the employees being visited. Section 4. A negotiation committee consisting of not more than ten (10) employees shall be selected by the Union to represent it in collective bargaining negotiations. The Board shall be notified by registered or certified mail of the names of committee members and successors. Negotiation committee members shall notify their respective supervisors when it is necessary to leave their work stations for such purposes and when they return in accordance with the requirements of Section 3(a).

UNION STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATION. a. 6.1 The Agency Public Employer recognizes and agrees to shall deal with all the accredited Union stewards union stewards, the union business manager, and representatives any other officer listed in Section 1.2 of the Union this agreement in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreementthe agreement. b. (A) Employees covered by this agreement will be represented by Stewards so designated by the Union in the following locations. LOCATION NUMBER OF STEWARDS ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 1 Fernandina Beach 1 Building Maintenance 1 Custodial 1 Landfill 1 Animal Control 1 NAU 1 (B) The Union may appoint two (2) of the above stewards as Roving Stewards. 6.3 The Public Employer and the Union recognize the need for expansion within Nassau County. When additional permanent work locations are created, the Public Employer and the Union will meet, at the request of either party, for the purpose of mutually determining the stewardship needs of the Union. A written list of officers of the Union union stewards, and the Union stewards with the specific areas they representalternates, shall be furnished to the Agency immediately after Public Employer prior to the effective date of their designation and the assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify the Agency Public Employer promptly in writing of any changes of such Union officers or union stewards. c. The number of Union stewards shall be no more than one for each thirty (30) employees or fraction thereof in that Unit. No union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will perform any grievance work unless the above has been complied with. The locations of stewards alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be subject to mutual agreement between the parties. Any change in the number of stewards shall be made by written consent of both parties. d. Upon request of an aggrieved employee, only perform as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for in the aggrieved employee, or a representative event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.4 Officials of the Union, may investigate as designated in Section 1.2 of this agreement may, with proper authorization, which will not be unduly withheld, be admitted to the specified grievance and assist in its presentationproperty of the Public Employer. Reasonable time Officials, as designated above, shall be allowed able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during lunch hours of said employees on Public Employer's property in areas mutually agreed on by the Union and the Public Employer. 6.5 Arrangements will be made for officers or accredited representatives of the Union to be admitted to the property of the Public Employer during working hours without loss of time or pay, subject to prior notification and approval of the appointing authority, through Step 2 of the grievance procedure only. e. Upon notification of the Human Resources Chief or designee, a representative of the Union who will be representing the employee in the grievance and arbitration procedure, may visit the Agency at any time mutually agreeable to both parties for the purpose of preparing the case for arbitration. f. A representative of the Agency, at its option, may accompany ascertaining whether or not this agreement (contract) is being observed by the parties. In addition, the representatives and the Union President, or his/her designated representative, may privately interview employees, one at a time, in possession of facts relevant to the grievance. The interviews shall be held at a place provided by the Agency, for a reasonable period of time and without loss of compensation during regularly scheduled hours. No overtime shall be incurred as a result of this Section. g. During any such visits, representatives shall not in any way interfere with the orderly and efficient operation of the Agency. h. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article and the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure on all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of this Agreement, the Agency shall deal with only the accredited Union stewards and those Union officers elected by the general membership of the Union. Further, the provisions of subsection (e), above, shall apply to only such persons (including a paid full-time Local or International Union staff representative). i. Local Union Representatives shall be allowed time off without pay or be allowed to use any accumulated vacation in lieu of taking such time off without pay for legitimate Union business such as Union meetings, state or area-wide Union Committee Meetings, Council or International conventions, provided such Representatives visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Public Employer is not normally open for visitation, then the Public Employer shall provide a responsible escort to that union officer or accredited representative provided this service is arranged for in advance. 6.6 The Public Employer agrees to give at least thirty (30) days’ calendar days notice to their supervisors the Union prior to any vote by the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County having the net effect of reducing the work force of the bargaining unit. 6.7 All files of the employee shall be open for investigation by the appropriate union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the investigation of any grievance. However, such absence and such absence does not interfere investigation will be in the presence of or with the department’s operationspermission of the employee.