Release Procedures for Use of Official Time. Procedures for release are as follows: a. The Union official and his or her supervisor will communicate with each other regarding: (1) The type of representation matter (See 5.a), (2) The approximate length of time needed, (3) Location, and (4) A way to contact when away from their normal duty station. This is not intended to be a barrier to releasing a Union official. Union officials and supervisors may mutually agree on alternate arrangements for release procedures of a continuing nature. b. The Union official will request release as far in advance as practical. Normally, ordinary workload will not preclude release; however, if the official cannot be released at the requested time due to work requirements, the official will be released when the workload requirements have been met or other arrangements have been made. If the official cannot be released the day of the request, the denial will be in writing and will include the reason for the delay and when the Union official will be released (normally within 24 hours). If a delay in releasing a Union official involves a situation with a contractual time limit, the time limit will be extended equal to the delay. c. When performing representational functions with employees at other work- sites, the Union official will notify the unit head or the immediate supervisor before visiting an employee(s). If the visit would unduly interfere with work requirements, the supervisor shall establish another time at which the Union of- ficial can visit the employee.
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