Non-Association Representation. In the event that an employee chooses to represent himself/herself, or arranges for representation independent of the Association, the Sheriff and the County shall make no disposition of a grievance which is inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event an employee shall elect to go to arbitration independently under paragraph H hereof, the Association shall have the right to be a full and equal party to such proceeding for the purpose of protecting the interests of its members under the terms of this Agreement. In the event the Association determines that an inconsistent award has been made, the Association on its own behalf, may file a grievance pursuant to paragraph F of this Article, for the purpose of seeking to amend such disposition.
Non-Association Representation. An individual employee is at liberty to present, process, and settle a grievance without intervention or representation by the NBEA if the settlement is consistent with the terms of the agreement.
