Common use of External Relations Clause in Contracts

External Relations. The Superintendent/President shall represent the District before the public, and shall maintain both within and outside the District such a program of public relations as may serve to improve understanding and to keep the public informed as to the activities, needs, and results of the District. The Superintendent/President will act as the primary liaison with the local, state, and federal agencies and with local, state, and federal elected representatives. In performance of these duties, the Superintendent/President is encouraged to attend appropriate professional meetings at local, state, and national levels. The Superintendent/President shall periodically report to the Board his appraisal of such meetings. As part of his duties, the Superintendent/President further will participate actively in community organizations, including but not limited to those representing the District’s diverse community, and take part in activities intended to maintain or improve staff morale or cohesiveness. Reasonable travel expenses incurred in the performance of these duties shall be reimbursed to the Superintendent/President in accordance with Section 10b of this Agreement and applicable District policy. Cost of membership and affiliated costs associated with membership in community and professional organizations shall be covered by the Special Allowance, as set forth in Section 10c of this Agreement.

External Relations. The Superintendent/President shall represent the District before the public, and shall maintain both within and outside the District such a program of public relations as may serve to improve understanding and to keep the public informed as to the activities, needs, and results of the District. The Superintendent/President will act as the primary liaison with the local, state, and federal agencies and with local, state, and federal elected representatives. In performance of these duties, the Superintendent/President is encouraged to attend appropriate professional meetings at local, state, and national levels. The Superintendent/President shall periodically report to the Board his appraisal of such meetings. As part of his duties, the Superintendent/President further will participate actively in community organizations, including but not limited to those representing the District’s diverse community, and take part in activities intended to maintain or improve staff morale or cohesiveness. Reasonable travel expenses incurred in the performance of these duties shall be reimbursed to the Superintendent/President in accordance with Section 10b 12b of this Agreement and applicable District policy. Cost of membership and affiliated costs associated with membership in community and professional organizations shall be covered by the Special Allowance, as set forth in Section 10c of this Agreement.