Common use of University Committees Clause in Contracts

University Committees. Staff members accepting an office or committee work with a University committee must first obtain the authorization of their supervisor and/or Department/College Head. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The University recognizes the contribution of staff members who become involved in such committee work, and wherever possible, the University will provide time off during working hours for activities which are an integral part of the operation of such committees, and at the request of the employee and with the approval of the supervisor, time off in lieu for committee meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Time is normally granted to attend meetings during normal working hours, but must be approved by the supervisor. Committee members should notify fellow departmental staff members to ensure that service is maintained in departments at all times. Costs for committee use of reasonable quantities of supplies and services (e.g. stationery, photocopying, postage, telex, IUTS) will be absorbed by the University. Appropriate budget accounts should be employed for the charging of such materials or services.