Common use of Formal Application Clause in Contracts

Formal Application. 2.1. In order to participate in the Plan, an Eligible Teacher must make written application by way of Schedule "B" to the superintendent of schools on or before March 31st, or at a date otherwise agreed between the Employer and the Association, stating the date when the Eligible Teacher wishes to participate in the Plan and the school year in which the Leave of Absence is to be taken. 2.2. The approval of each application made under clause 2.1 shall rest solely with the Employer. The superintendent of schools shall, by May 15th of that year, or at a date otherwise agreed between the Employer and the Association, advise each applicant of the Employer 's approval or disapproval of their application and if the latter, an explanation, therefore. 2.3. If the Employer gives its approval in accordance with clause 2.2, the participation of the Eligible Teacher in the Plan will become effective on the date requested by the Eligible Teacher, or if such date is not agreed to by the Employer, then on a date which is agreed to by the Employer and the Eligible Teacher.