Grievance Representatives. After the ratification of the contract, the members in the Officers’ bargaining unit shall elect two grievance representatives, and the members in the Supervisors’ bargaining unit shall elect one grievance representative. The fourth grievance representative who shall also serve as the grievance chairperson will be appointed from the duly elected bargaining unit members who served on the Lodge's negotiations committee. This member will be appointed by the Lodge President, upon agreement with the majority of the members. No employee outside the bargaining unit shall be designated as, or serve as a Grievance Representative or Grievance Chairperson. Any bargaining unit member who files a grievance under Article 9 may be represented by a Grievance Representative who will be granted time off during regularly scheduled work hours without loss of pay to represent the member in grievance meetings. Grievance Representatives shall have the right to represent all bargaining unit members at all levels of the grievance procedure as indicated under the provisions of Article 9. No Grievance Representatives will be transferred from their then-assigned Watch because of their status as Grievance Representatives. Grievance Representatives shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) working days off each calendar year from regular police work, with pay, to attend meetings and/or training related to their role as Grievance Representative. Approval for attendance at these functions shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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