Common use of Local Representative Clause in Contracts

Local Representative. The Union reserves the right to appoint or elect a Local Representative, as deemed necessary for the proper representation of the members. There should be one Local Representative. The Local Representative’s duties shall be to represent the employees in accordance with the grievance procedures set forth in this Agreement. The Union shall furnish the District the name of the Local Representative, in writing, and shall promptly give written notice of any changes. The Local Representative may select an alternate to fill in during their absence. It is recognized and agreed that the Local Representative has job responsibilities as well as work assignments. Local Representatives who need to leave their work assignments for reasons set out in this article shall notify their Supervisor (providing a reason) and request permission to leave. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. It is the responsibility of the Local Representative to keep their supervisor advised of the amount of time needed to be away from their duties and the reason behind it. Therefore, upon receiving authorization from his/her Supervisor, the Local Representative shall be relieved of work assignments for such periods as may be necessary to discharge his/her job responsibilities in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, such as: 1. To investigate on behalf of any employee or group of employees any complaint, controversy, grievance, or violation of any part of this Agreement by the District or the Union membership. 2. To present such complaint, controversy, grievance, or violation to the District orally or written. 3. To participate in scheduled investigation, grievance, management, or negotiation meetings in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and to meet with and accompany the General Chairperson and International Representative through the property and to the office in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

Local Representative. The Union reserves the right to appoint or elect a Local Representative, as deemed necessary for the proper representation of the members. There should be one Local Representative, however, this number may increase due to any future expansion of the business. The Local Representative’s duties shall be to represent the employees in accordance with the grievance procedures set forth in this Agreement. The Union shall furnish the District the name of the Local Representative, in writing, and shall promptly give written notice of any changes. The Local Representative may select an alternate Local Representative to fill in during their absence. It is recognized and agreed that the Local Representative has job responsibilities as well as work assignments. Local Representatives who need to leave their work assignments for reasons set out in this article shall notify their Supervisor (providing a reason) and request permission to leave. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. It is the responsibility of the Local Representative to keep their supervisor advised of the amount of time needed to be away from their duties and the reason behind it. Therefore, upon receiving authorization from his/her Supervisor, the Local Representative shall be relieved of work assignments for such periods as may be necessary to discharge his/her job responsibilities in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, such as: 1. To investigate on behalf of any employee or group of employees any complaint, controversy, grievance, or violation of any part of this Agreement by the District or the Union membership. 2. To present such complaint, controversy, grievance, or violation to the District orally or written. 3. To participate in scheduled investigation, grievance, management, management or negotiation meetings in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and to meet with and accompany the General Chairperson and International Representative through the property and to the office in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.