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\.. 5.4 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a Steward and an alternate and shall inform the Employer in writing of such choice and changes in the position of Steward and/or alternate. Stewards shall not leave their work duties for Union business without prior permission of the Police Chief or designee and they shall notify the Police Chief or designee upon return to their work duties. If a grievance meeting with the Employer is conducted during working hours of the Steward, they will be allowed to participate in the meeting without loss of pay. Even if excused to conduct Union business during work hours, the Steward shall be obligated to respond to the needs of the service if called upon to do so. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on the employee bulletin boards for the posting of Union notices and announcements. All notices posted on the bulletin board shall be initiated, initialed and dated either by the Business Representative or a Steward. No material shall be posted on the bulletin board which is derogatory to the Employer, its management or facilities or derogatory to individuals either expressly or by implication. The Employer reserves the right to remove any material that is inconsistent with this paragraph and shall promptly advise the Business Representative or Steward if the Employer has removed material. �,,.. 5.6 The Business Agent of the Union, upon request to the Police Chief, shall be granted permission to enter upon the Employer's premises at times mutually satisfactory to the Business Representative and the Police Chief, for the purpose of (1) meeting with the Police Chief or, with the permission of the Police Chief, with individual employees; (2) attending a Step 1 or Step 2 grievance meeting with the Employer representative; or (3) meeting with bargaining unit employees on an individual basis during non-work periods in a non-work area at a meeting place designated by the Police Chief. During such visits the Business Representative shall not interfere with the service or operations of the Employer or with on-duty employees. ARTICLE 6 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6.1 Definition of a Grievance: A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement. 6.2 Union Representatives: The Employer will recognize representatives designated by the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the 22794-1(9.16.08) 4