Common use of Formal Representation Clause in Contracts

Formal Representation. A. When formal meetings are scheduled, for the purpose of meeting and conferring, the Union may be represented by a reasonable number of employee members of the unit or units involved, and the President or designee. These employees may attend these meetings during regular work hours without loss of compensation or other benefits. For purposes of meeting and conferring on a successor MOU, 12 representatives plus the President and one other officer are considered a reasonable number. However, additional representatives may attend upon mutual agreement of the parties. In addition, the Union may select a representative to attend City Council, Council Committee, Retirement Board and Civil Service Commission meetings, during regular work hours without loss of compensation where subjects within the scope of representation are being discussed. The Union shall, whenever practicable, submit the names of all designated representatives to the City at least two working days in advance of the meetings provided further that no representative shall leave their duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the City. Such request will not be unreasonably or capriciously denied. B. Nothing in this Article limits or restricts meetings to regular working hours. C. The Union shall have four permanent representatives on the Joint Apprenticeship Advisory Committee.