Section A

The Employer agrees that the Union is entitled to act for and to negotiate on behalf of all employees in the bargaining unit by virtue of its exclusive recognition.

1. AFGE Local 3721 officials or their designee may request the use of their annual leave or compensatory leave time to attend Union sponsored activities
   
   
2. The approving Management official may approve administrative leave for unit employees to attend activities of mutual benefit to the Union and the Employer as mutually agreed upon, provided it creates no conflict with staffing needs. The Union President or his/her designee and the Fire Chief or his/her designee will determine activities of mutual benefit.

Section B

The Employer agrees that the Union shall have one (1) representative sit as a non-voting participant on the following committees: Uniform Board, Apparatus Selection Committee, Equipment Selection Committee, and Safety Committee. It is further agreed that the Employer will consult with the Union whenever ad hoc committees are formed to determine whether or not Union representation would be appropriate. If it is mutually agreed that Union representation would be appropriate, the Union may appoint a non-voting participant.