Agmt19 MOU Service Employes International Union Local 521

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1. To participate in City committees or task forces. 2. To formally meet and confer or consult with management representatives on matters within the scope of representation. With respect to negotiations for a successor MOU, eight (8) Union representatives, plus the Chapter Chair, shall be the maximum number of employees who will be allowed concurrent time off without loss of compensation. 3. To be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation are being considered; 4. To testify or appear as the designated representative of the Union in settlement conferences, hearings, or other proceedings before PERB, in matters relating to an unfair practice charge; 5. To assist in the processing of grievances and disciplinary matters involving unit members or to represent unit members in grievance hearings; 6. Communication between the City and the Union regarding, among other things, policies, procedures, training, and unit members' concerns; and 7. Where the City and Union mutually agree release time will be provided. 6.1.3 The designated representative is required to request permission at least two (2) working days in advance from his/her immediate supervisor to be absent from his/her work hours/shift to perform an activity or duty covered by this section, and representatives shall advise their supervisors in advance prior to leaving their work assignments to attend meetings. In the case of disciplinary meetings or investigatory meetings that may result in discipline, the designated representative is required to obtain permission in advance of the meeting as soon as practically possible. In exceptional circumstances, the notice requirement may be waived. The use of official time under this section shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of City services as determined by the City. Subject to operational needs and scheduling factors, permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.1.4 Unit members shall not be compensated when the performance of City/Union business occurs outside of their normal work hours/shifts. In addition, paid release time is not authorized to be used for political activity, any type of activity that is precluded by law or City policy as a conflict of interest, conducting membership drives, or soliciting membership from other City employees or applicants. 6.1.5 Paid release time will be coded as such on an employee's time card. 6.2 Stewards 6.2.1 The City recognizes the right of the Union to designate a job Steward to handle such Union business as may from time to time be delegated by the Union. A job Steward has no authority to take any action which interrupts the City's operations, or any action in violation of the law. The names of the Stewards so designated shall be forwarded in writing to the City's Personnel Officer and the City's Personnel Officer shall be advised in writing of any changes of Stewards thereafter. 6.2.2 The City will recognize a Steward selected by the Union as its representative in settling grievances with the City Management. It is understood and agreed that handling of any grievance will not unreasonably interfere with the duties of the Steward as an employee. Accordingly, a Steward who