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4 LEAVEThe on loan arrangements apply strictly as negotiated and no extra claims in respectof the period of on loan are to be made on the Department by the trade union or thestaff member.4.15.3 EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES4.15.3.1 GeneralThe grant of special leave to engage in employee representative activities:a) is at Departmental convenience;b) must be confined to a minimum of number of staff members;c) is for the minimum necessary period;d) is dependent on an application being made to the Department in advance;e) is payable at the base rate of pay (including, if appropriate, relevant allowancesthat would normally be paid on that day);f) is not to incur liability by the Department in fares, overtime, travellingcompensation, travelling and sustenance allowances, meal money, and so on;andg) is not extended beyond the standard hours for the staff member for that day.4.15.3.2 Availability4.15.4 INDUSTRIAL ACTION4.15.4.1 GeneralSpecial leave is available for the following purposes.a) Local meetings between employee representatives and management.b) Attendance as a witness on behalf of employee associations or of employeesbefore an industrial tribunal. Staff members who attend as witnesses beforeindustrial tribunals are granted special leave for such a period as is necessary forthem to give evidence. They should return to duty as soon as their evidence hasbeen given unless required by the tribunal to remain in attendance.c) Conciliation committee members: – Staff members appointed as members of aConciliation Committee or as alternate members under the provisions of theIndustrial Relations Act 1996, may be granted special leave of absence duringstandard hours for the period they are engaged.Provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 apply to the right of union members totake lawful industrial action.Handbook for non teaching staff in schools 2007 Page 4 - 84