Common use of Additional Release Clause in Contracts

Additional Release. The City will continue to release members for the following functions/activities: (A) A maximum of thirty five (35) members to attend the National F.O.P conference and a maximum of thirty five (35) members to attend the State F.O.P. Conference. Additional members may be released pursuant to Section 6.5. (B) To attend grievance representative training provided by the Lodge; (C) A maximum of twenty (20) members to attend the Police Memorial Service, May 15 of each calendar year, unless a member is to be honored. In such a year a maximum of thirty-five (35) members shall be released to attend. (D) Up to 4,000 hours for up to seven (7) designated team members for preparation for negotiations in advance of the parties first bargaining session (the bargaining session normally devoted to establishing ground rules and schedules), and thereafter, reasonable time for negotiation sessions, work sessions of Lodge negotiators between bargaining sessions, and work sessions in preparation for and during any Article 38 dispute resolution process. It is understood that the release of no more than seven (7) members does not prevent the Lodge from placing upon