Special meetings will be held at the request of either party. Employees who are union representatives will be on official time if on duty at the time of the meeting. One designated Branch and management representative will be responsible for maintaining orderly discussions. Non-agenda items will be discussed if agreed to by both parties. A summary will be made of any understanding reached at these meetings.
Management agrees to record and to have the summary typed.
Management and the Branch will sign the summary. Only the jointly signed summary may be posted. These parties will attempt formal resolution, which, if unsuccessful will require a written decision by the Director, Office of Operations. Whenever management or the Union takes the position that a particular subject matter is not appropriate for consultation, or discussion, as the case may be, it shall specify the reason or reasons for its position in writing. All rights reserved.