Common use of Official Time Clause in Contracts

Official Time. A. The Parties share the responsibility to ensure that official time is used effectively, efficiently, and is appropriately accounted for. Subject to this MCBA, the use of approved time by a Union Representative in the conduct of their representational duties shall be charged to official time. B. Whenever the term “Representative” is used in this Article, it shall include those identified per the Recognition and Unit Description Article, including any retirees designated by the Union. Retirees are subject to all security policies and procedures applicable to non-EPA employees entering Agency workspace. C. The Union may designate Representatives to act on its behalf. Nothing in this Article prevents a Union representative from requesting official time for a matter involving a geographical location different from their Official Work Location. D. In accordance with 5 USC 7131(d), Union Representatives may be eligible for official time as reasonable, necessary, and in the public interest. This includes requests for training at the local and national levels. E. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, any activities performed by Union Representatives relating to the internal business of the Union shall be performed during the time the Representatives are in nonduty status. F. The AFGE Council 238 President and the Executive Vice President 1. When employees are newly elected or appointed to the position of President or Executive Vice President of Council 238, the Union will notify the Agency. 2. When a President or Executive Vice President leaves office, they will have a right to return to work in their position of record. 3. In the event the position of record no longer exists, they shall be assigned to a comparable position at the Agency in the same locality and commuting area to the extent possible.

Official Time. A. The Parties share the responsibility to ensure that official time is used effectively, efficiently, and is appropriately accounted for. Subject to this MCBA, the use of approved time by a Union Representative in the conduct of their representational duties shall be charged to official time. B. A. Whenever the term “Representative” is used in this Article, it shall include those identified per the Recognition and Unit Description Article, including any retirees designated by the Union. Retirees are subject to all security policies and procedures applicable to non-EPA employees entering Agency workspace. C. B. The Union may designate Representatives to act on its behalf. Nothing in this Article prevents a Union representative from requesting official time for a matter involving a geographical location different from their Official Work Location. D. C. In accordance with 5 USC 7131(d), Union Representatives may be eligible for official time as reasonable, necessary, and in the public interest. This includes requests for training at the local and national levels. E. D. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, any activities performed by Union Representatives relating to the internal business of the Union shall be performed during the time the Representatives are in nonduty status. F. E. The AFGE Council 238 President and the Executive Vice President 1. When employees are newly elected or appointed to the position of President or Executive Vice President of Council 238, the Union will notify the Agency. 2. When a President or Executive Vice President leaves office, they will have a right to return to work in their position of record. 3. In the event the position of record no longer exists, they shall be assigned to a comparable position at the Agency in the same locality and commuting area to the extent possible.