Common use of Investigation and reporting Clause in Contracts

Investigation and reporting. Grievances which may arise and which cannot be adjusted on the job shall be reported to the Union by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed by the Union pursuant to Section 6.03, Union Stewards, of this Memorandum of Understanding; provided, however, in no event shall the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Union order any changes, and no changes shall be made except with the consent of the City. If the aggrieved employee desires the assistance of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in Steps 1, 2, or 3 of the grievance procedure, the City shall afford said ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ reasonable time off during work hours without loss of compensation or other benefits to investigate and take up said grievance. The grievant and/or the area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain the specific approval of the Department Director or, in the latter's absence, another authorized City management official before leaving their duties, work situation, or assignment for the purpose of investigating and/or processing a grievance. An employee of the Hayward Police Department who faces the possibility of disciplinary action where said matter will be heard before the Police Department’s Board of Review shall be entitled to representation by the employee’s Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.