Common use of Association Representation Clause in Contracts

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreement. However, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employees. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step 10.01 A teacher’s participation in OECTA shall be recognized as being a positive contribution to the school system. 10.02 The Association may appoint, or otherwise select, a bargaining committee. Such committee shall represent the Association in all negotiations with the representatives of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on Board in the Agency’s form renewal or log if required under Section 4.08 amendment of this Agreement. However. 10.03 Where a prospective Long Term Occasional Teacher is required to attend negotiation meetings during the period required to qualify for a Long Term Occasional position, the day(s) spent at negotiations shall be considered as teaching day(s) for the purpose of accumulating the required number of teaching days, and the Long Term Occasional Teacher shall be paid by the Board, the daily rate of an Occasional Teacher for such day(s) spent in negotiations. 10.04 The Association and the Board agree that there shall be no discrimination, intimidation, restraint or coercion exercised by the Association or any of its members or by the Board with respect to any employee of the Board on the basis of membership in the interest Association or lawful activity of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard Association. (a) The Board shall pay for up to the adjustment three (3) executive members of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have attend the authority to act following meetings with the Board on behalf of the Association. : - Association/Management - Grievance - Liaison Committee (letter of understanding) (b) Payment shall apply only to meetings held within school hours and be pro- rated to the teaching time required to attend the meeting. (a) No Occasional Teacher shall leave his/her assigned duty to attend Association business without the consent of the Human Resource Officer or designate. (b) The Association President shall serve written notice and/or employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Association activities during working hours without the permission of the Human Resource Officer. (c) Occasional Teachers may request the use of a room to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesconduct Association business. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings This request shall be an employee of approved by the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance immediate supervisor provided that it does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed interfere with the hearing instructional program or withdraw the grievancecommunity use.

Association Representation. A. In each step 6.01 The Association may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee. Such committee shall represent the Association in all negotiations with the representatives of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreement. However, Board in the interest settlement of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt a collective agreement. 6.02 Negotiating meetings shall take place outside of normal school or work facility operationshours unless otherwise mutually agreed. In regard If the parties mutually agree to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Stepmeet during working hours, the Association and the Board shall designate those employees who have the authority mutually agree to act on behalf a cost-sharing arrangement. Up to two (2) members of the AssociationTeachers’ bargaining committee shall be entitled to receive the appropriate daily rate for Casual Occasional Teachers for their time spent attending such meetings. The Association President shall serve written notice notify the Board in writing of the names of the members of the bargaining committee within 30 Business Days of commencement of bargaining and any changes therein from time to time. 6.03 Where a prospective Long Term Occasional Teacher is required to attend negotiation meetings during the OCB Deputy Director identifying employees. Where feasible15 teaching days period required to qualify for a long term occasional position, the employee designated day(s) spent at negotiations shall be considered as teaching day(s) for the purpose of accumulating the above mentioned fifteen (15) teaching days and the Long Term Occasional Teacher shall be paid the appropriate daily rate of an Occasional Teacher for such day(s) spent in negotiations. 6.04 No Occasional Teacher shall leave his/her assigned duty to attend such to Union business without consent of the Principal. 6.05 The Association and/or employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Association activities during working hours, or hold group meetings at any time on the premises of the Board without the permission of the senior administrator responsible for human resources in consultation with the school Principal. The Association and the Board agree that there shall be an no discrimination, intimidation, restraint or coercion exercised by the Association or any of its members or by the Board with respect to any employee of the Employing Agency in which Board on the grievance was filed. An basis of Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agencymembership or otherwise. B. A Grievant and the 6.06 Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association members shall have the final authority in respect right to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration ifbe accompanied and/or represented, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement any matters pursuant to the satisfaction of collective agreement, by the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance Occasional Teacher Local President or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reasondesignate. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step 10.01 The Association may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee. Such committee shall represent the Association in all negotiations with the representatives of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval Board in the renewal or amendment of this agreement. 10.02 Where a prospective Long Term Occasional Teacher is required to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section negotiations meetings during the period required to qualify for a Long Term occasional position, the day(s) spent at negotiations shall be indicated considered as teaching day(s) for the purpose of accumulating the required number of teaching days and the Long Term Occasional Teacher shall be paid by the Board, the daily rate of an Occasional Teacher for such day(s) spent in negotiations. 10.03 The Association and the Board agree that there shall be no discrimination, intimidation, restraint or coercion exercised by the Association or any of its members or by the Board with respect to any employee of the Board on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 basis of this Agreement. However, membership in the interest Association or lawful activity of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard Association. (a) The Board shall pay for up to the adjustment three (3) executive members of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have attend the authority to act following meetings with the Board on behalf of the Association. : - Association/Management - Grievance - Employee Liaison - Liaison Committee (letter of intent) (b) Payment shall apply only to meetings held within school hours and be pro rated to the teaching time required to attend the meeting. (a) No Occasional Teacher shall leave his / her assigned duty to attend Association business without the consent of the Human Resources Administrator or designate. (b) The Association President shall serve written notice and / or employees covered by this agreement will not engage in Association activities during the working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Board without the permission of the Human Resources Administrator. (c) Occasional Teachers may request the use of a room to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesconduct Association business. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings This request shall be an employee of approved by the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance immediate supervisor provided that it does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed interfere with the hearing instructional program or withdraw the grievancecommunity use.

Association Representation. A. In each step 10.01 The Association may appoint or otherwise select a bargaining committee. Such committee shall represent the Association in all negotiations with the representatives of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval Board in the renewal or amendment of this agreement. 10.02 Where a prospective Long Term Occasional Teacher is required to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section negotiations meetings during the period required to qualify for a Long Term occasional position, the day(s) spent at negotiations shall be indicated considered as teaching day(s) for the purpose of accumulating the required number of teaching days and the Long Term Occasional Teacher shall be paid by the Board, the daily rate of an Occasional Teacher for such day(s) spent in negotiations. 10.03 The Association and the Board agree that there shall be no discrimination, intimidation, restraint or coercion exercised by the Association or any of its members or by the Board with respect to any employee of the Board on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 basis of this Agreement. However, membership in the interest Association or lawful activity of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard Association. (a) The Board shall pay for up to the adjustment three (3) executive members of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have attend the authority to act following meetings with the Board on behalf of the Association : - Association. /Management - Grievance - Employee Liaison - Liaison Committee (letter of intent) (b) Payment shall apply only to meetings held within school hours and be pro rated to the teaching time required to attend the meeting. (a) No Occasional Teacher shall leave his / her assigned duty to attend Association business without the consent of the Human Resources Administrator or designate. (b) The Association President shall serve written notice and / or employees covered by this agreement will not engage in Association activities during the working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Board without the permission of the Human Resources Administrator. (c) Occasional Teachers may request the use of a room to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesconduct Association business. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings This request shall be an employee of approved by the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance immediate supervisor provided that it does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed interfere with the hearing instructional program or withdraw the grievancecommunity use.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Two (2), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit members who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The President of the Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesof the Office of Collective Bargaining regarding who these bargaining unit members are. Where feasible, the employee bargaining unit representative designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which seeking to settle the grievance was filedgrievance. An Association A bargaining unit representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agencyemploying agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative site representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, the Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an expedited arbitration, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must must, except in extraordinary circumstances, proceed with the hearing or have the right to withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreement. However, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Two (2), the Association shall designate those employees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employees. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must must, proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance. Explanation: Clarifies that the Association has the authority to decline to file or withdraw an Association grievance for good cause. Strengthens the requirement that the parties proceed with mediation or arbitration when an employee does not attend.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Three (3), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit members who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The President of the Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesof the Office of Collective Bargaining regarding who these bargaining unit members are. Where feasible, the employee bargaining unit representative designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which seeking to settle the grievance was filedgrievance. An Association A bargaining unit representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agencyemploying agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative site representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, the Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Two (2), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit membersemployees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President of the Association shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining regarding who identifying employeesthese bargaining unit members areemployees. Where feasible, the bargaining unit representative employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency seeking to settle in which the grievance was filed. An A bargaining unitAn Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing employing agencyEmploying Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site site representativeSite Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, theThe Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason.any E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an expedited arbitration, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must must, except in extraordinary circumstances, proceed with the hearing or have the right to withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step 10.01 The Association may appoint, or otherwise select, a bargaining committee. Such committee shall represent the Association in all negotiations with the representatives of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on Board in the Agency’s form renewal or log if required under Section 4.08 amendment of this Agreement. However. 10.02 Where a prospective Long Term Occasional Teacher is required to attend negotiation meetings during the period required to qualify for a Long Term Occasional position, the day(s) spent at negotiations shall be considered as teaching day(s) for the purpose of accumulating the required number of teaching days, and the Long Term Occasional Teacher shall be paid by the Board, the daily rate of an Occasional Teacher for such day(s) spent in negotiations. 10.03 The Association and the Board agree that there shall be no discrimination, intimidation, restraint or coercion exercised by the Association or any of its members or by the Board with respect to any employee of the Board on the basis of membership in the interest Association or lawful activity of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard Association. (a) The Board shall pay for up to the adjustment three (3) executive members of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have attend the authority to act following meetings with the Board on behalf of the Association. : - Association/Management - Grievance - Liaison Committee (letter of understanding) (b) Payment shall apply only to meetings held within school hours and be pro- rated to the teaching time required to attend the meeting. (a) No Occasional Teacher shall leave his/her assigned duty to attend Association business without the consent of the Human Resource Officer or designate. (b) The Association President shall serve written notice and/or employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Association activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Board without the permission of the Human Resource Officer. (c) Occasional Teachers may request the use of a room to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesconduct Association business. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings This request shall be an employee of approved by the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance immediate supervisor provided that it does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed interfere with the hearing instructional program or withdraw the grievancecommunity use.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Three (3), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit members who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The President of the Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesof the Office of Collective Bargaini ng regarding who these bargaining unit members are. Where feasible, the employee bargaining unit representative designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which seeking to settle the grievance was filedgrievance. An Association A bargaining unit representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B)28.07, to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agencyemploying agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative site representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, the Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Two (2), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit membersemployees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President of the Association shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining regarding who identifying employeesthese bargaining unit members areemployees. Where feasible, the bargaining unit representative employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency seeking to settle in which the grievance was filed. An A bargaining unitAn Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the employing agency Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association site representative Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, theThe Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an expedited arbitration, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must must, except in extraordinary circumstances,proceed with the hearing or have the right to withdraw the grievance. Explanation: Clarifies that the Association has the authority to decline to file or withdraw an Association grievance for good cause. Strengthens the requirement that the parties proceed with mediation or arbitration when an employee does not attend.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreement. However, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employees. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must proceed with the hearing or withdraw the grievance. 5.07 Time Extensions and Step Waivers A. The Grievant or the Association representative and representatives of the Employer may mutually agree in writing at any step to a short time extension. Any step in the grievance procedure may be waived by written mutual consent. In emergency situations as defined by the Governor, an Appointing Authority, Employing Agency Director, or the OCB Deputy Director, the grievance step time limitations shall be suspended for the duration of the emergency. In the absence of such extensions or emergency situations, at any step where a grievance response of the Employer has not been received by the Grievant and the Association representative within the specified time limits, the Grievant may file the grievance to the next successive step in the grievance procedure within the same number of days from the date the decision was due as specified in Section 5.06 of this Article. Except as provided above, grievances shall be processed within the specified time limits.

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreementmeetings therein prescribed. However, it is understood by the parties that, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible stepstep of the grievance procedure, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency StepStep Three (3) Two (2), the Association shall designate those employees bargaining unit members who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The President of the Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employeesof the Office of Collective Bargaining regarding who these bargaining unit members are. Where feasible, the employee bargaining unit representative designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which seeking to settle the grievance was filedgrievance. An Association A bargaining unit representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agencyemploying agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative site representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The At any step in the grievance procedure, the Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an expedited arbitration, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must must, except in extraordinary circumstances, proceed with the hearing or have the right to withdraw the grievance.