Common use of SHOP STEWARDS & OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES Clause in Contracts

SHOP STEWARDS & OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES. present a grievance provided the meetings are scheduled at reasonable times agreeable to all parties. E. If they are designated as spokesperson or representative of the Association and as such make representations or presentations at meetings or hearings on wages, salaries and working conditions; provided in each case advance arrangements for time away from the employee's work station or assignment are made with the appropriate department head, and the County agency calling the meeting is responsible for determining that the attendance of the particular employee(s) is required, including meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Retirement Board where items which are within the scope of representation and involving the Association are to be discussed. F. Shop stewards and Association officials shall advise, as far in advance as possible, their immediate supervisor, or his/her designee, of their intent to engage in Association business. All arrangements for release time shall include the location, the estimated time needed and the general nature of the Association business involved (e.g. grievance meeting, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ hearing).