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� 5.4 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a Steward and an alteinate and shall inforcn the Employer in writing of such choice and changes in the position of Steward andlor alternate. Th�Stewards shall not Ieave t#e�work duties for Union business without prior permissian of the Police Chief or designee and �-the Steward shall notify the Police Chief or designee upon the Steward's return to ��-work duties. Time snent bv the St�w�rd awav frpm work dutie.s shall ns�t be r,onsidered naid work time, HovYever, ��f a grievance meeting with the Employer �r a meetin� with the Emnlovet• at which the �tew�rd's attendar�� i5 arpxov��i hv �khe F_,�n.p�Qyer is conducted during �vorking hours of the Steward, �the ,Stew�rd will be allowed to participate in the meeting without loss of pay. Even if excused to conduct Union business during work ltours, the Steward shall be obligated to respond to th� needs of the service if called upon to do so. 5.5 The Emptoyer shall make space available on the employee bulietin boards far the posting of Union notices and announcements. A11 notices posted on the bulletin board shail be initiated, initialed and dated either by the Business Representative vr a Steward. No material shali be posted on the bulletin board which is derogatory to the Empioyer, its management or facilities or derogatory ta individuals either expressly or by implication. The Employer reserves the right ta remove any material that is inconsistent with this paragraph and shall promptly �" advise the Business Representative or Steward if the Employer has removed inaterial. �. 5.6 The Business Agent of the Union, upan request to the Police Chief, shall be gt•anted permission to enter upon the Employer's premises at times mutually satisfactory to the Business Rep��esentative and the Police Chief, for the purpose o� {I) meeting with the Police Chief or, with the permission of the Police Chief, with individuai empioyees; (2) attending a Step 1 or Step 2 grievance meeting with the Ernployer i•epresentative; ar {3) meeting with bargaining unit employees an an individual basis during non-work per�ods 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 setvice or aperations of the Employer or with on-duty emplayees. ARTICLE 6 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6.1 Definition of a Grievance: A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretaiion or application of the specific terms and conditions of ihis Agreement. 22794-4 4