Common use of Release Time for Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Release Time for Negotiations. If all members of the OPBA Negotiating Committee are on duty at the time of the scheduled negotiations sessions, two (2) members will be given release time with pay and full benefits for time actually spent in negotiations. However, time spent and paid for in negotiations will not be counted as hours worked for purposes of overtime compensation. If negotiations end prior to the last thirty (30) minutes of the released member’s scheduled quitting time, the release officer shall report to his/her supervisor for duty.