Union Official. The highest ranking Union official in the Bargaining Unit, upon election to that post and as long as he continues in that post, or that person’s designee, will be permitted sufficient time off to attend to Union and Agreement matters within his/her capacity. However, in no event will more than thirty-two (32) hours per two (2) month period be allowed. These hours will only be used to attend to Agreement matters or to attend or perform scheduled Union functions that are necessary to the operation of the Union. The person taking time off under this Article to perform these functions bears the ultimate responsibility for insuring that his/her time cards sheets accurately reflect the amount of time expended and the activity performed. When a Union official is requested by the City to attend a meeting or otherwise attend to labor relations matters, the time spent does not count towards the thirty-two hour allotment. Whenever such highest ranking official is absent due to approved leave (i.e., sick leave, injury leave, vacation leave, etc.) or City Administration- authorized training which is of a duration of more than five (5) workdays, the next highest ranking Union official who is a member of the Bargaining Unit shall perform these functions during such absence. During such service in this post, the above-designated officials shall continue their entitlement to wages, fringe benefits, seniority accrual and all other benefits allowed a Bargaining Unit member as though they were at all times performing their job-related duties.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement