Where the Association Clause Samples
The 'Where the Association' clause typically defines the circumstances or actions that the association, as a legal entity or group, is responsible for or permitted to undertake within an agreement. This clause may specify the association's rights, obligations, or authority in relation to certain events, such as entering into contracts, making decisions, or representing its members. By clearly outlining the association's role and scope of action, this clause helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that all parties are aware of the association's legal standing and responsibilities under the agreement.
Where the Association. TEBA, or a School Division have a difference in interpretation of the central and local matters placement list, or where a mediator appointed to support local parties in local bargaining seeks clarification, the difference may be referred in writing to the Transition Committee through the joint chairs.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. Upon written request made in a timely manner by the ATA Local No 41, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of Lethbridge Public ATA Local No 41 shall be granted release time, up to a maximum of zero point two-five (0.25) FTE for each of the school year(s) during which the office is held. Release time will be granted on a schedule agreed to by the Local President, the principal of the affected school, and the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. A teacher including any member named within the scope of the collective agreement who is elected president of Association Local No. 21 shall be granted up to zero point two-five (0.25) FTE release time for one (1) year and the Local shall reimburse this cost to the School Division in accordance with clause 13.4
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher's FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.5. During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher's regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher's behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher's behalf while on secondment under this clause.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of Association Local #55, or other local official already named in the Collective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1 A teacher who is elected president of the Association Local #55 or to the Provincial Executive Council shall be granted at least a 0.5 FTE release/secondment leave with salary and benefits in accordance with article 13.3.2.
13.3.2 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022
13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges.
13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees.
13.3 Upon written request to the Chief Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. Upon written request made in a timely manner by ATA Parkland Teachers’ Local No. 10, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of ATA Parkland Teachers’ Local No. 10 shall be granted release time on a mutually agreed scheduled basis, up to a maximum of half-time, for the school year(s) during which the office is held. During such scheduled leave of absence, ATA Parkland Teachers’ Local No. 10 shall pay a prorated portion of School Division cost which reflects the amount of release time provided.
Where the Association. TEBA, or a Employer have a difference in interpretation of the central and local matters placement list, or where a mediator appointed to support local parties in local bargaining seeks clarification, the difference may be referred in writing to the Transition Committee through the joint chairs.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. At the request of the Local Association, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of the Local Association shall be granted leave of absence on a scheduled basis, up to a maximum of half (1/2) time, for the school year(s) during which the office is held.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the Employer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the Employer.
13.3.1. A general leave of absence shall be granted to the officers of Local 6. The maximum number of days granted to the Local shall not exceed forty (40) days per school year. The cost of the substitute teachers to be paid by the Local.