Common use of Special Emphasis Programs Clause in Contracts

Special Emphasis Programs. A. The Agency will operate Special Emphasis Programs (such as People with Disabilities Program, Federal Women’s Program, and Hispanic Employment Program) consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and government-wide policies. B. In consultation with the Council President or designee, bargaining unit employees may be selected to serve as Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM) as a collateral duty. C. Collateral duty assignments performed as a SEPM will not be used to lower or decrease an employee’s performance appraisal rating. D. The Agency will not use SEPMs to bypass its obligation to bargain with the Union as the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit. E. An employee will not represent the bargaining unit to Management in their role as SEPM. This provision does not preclude any employee from serving as personal representative in EEO matters. When serving as a personal representative, the employee will not be functioning in the capacity as a SEPM. F. The Union will be afforded the opportunity to be represented whenever bargaining unit rights are discussed during formal discussions with SEPMs. G. The Agency reserves the right to remove any SEPM if the employee does not comply with the EEO policies and regulations.

Special Emphasis Programs. A. The Agency will operate Special Emphasis Programs (such as People with Disabilities Program, Federal Women’s Program, and Hispanic Employment Program) consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and government-wide policies. B. In consultation with the Council President or designee, bargaining unit employees may be selected to serve as Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM) as a collateral duty. C. Collateral duty assignments performed as a SEPM will not be used to lower or decrease an employee’s performance appraisal rating. D. The Agency will not use SEPMs to bypass its obligation to bargain with the Union as the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit. E. An employee will not represent the bargaining unit to Management in their role as SEPM. This provision does not preclude any employee from serving as personal representative in EEO matters. When serving as a personal representative, the employee will not be functioning in the capacity as a SEPM. F. The Union will be afforded the opportunity to be represented whenever bargaining unit rights are discussed during formal discussions with SEPMs. G. The Agency agency reserves the right to remove any SEPM if the employee she or he does not comply with the EEO policies and regulations.