55.1 The University shall grant paid leave during ordinary working hours to an employee:
55.1.1 who is required to give evidence before any industrial tribunal;
55.1.2 who is an employee representative of the employees and required to attend:
(a) negotiations and/or conferences with the University;
(b) joint employee/management consultative committees or working parties; or
(c) meetings preliminary to negotiations or industrial hearings, where the University has provided prior agreement.
55.2 The granting of leave pursuant to subclause 55.1 of this clause shall only be approved:
55.2.1 where an application for leave has been submitted by an employee a reasonable time in advance;
55.2.2 for the minimum period necessary;
55.2.3 for those employees whose attendance is essential;
55.2.4 when the operation of the University is not being unduly affected or inconvenienced.
55.3 Leave of absence will be granted at the ordinary rate of pay.
55.3.1 The University shall not be liable for any expenses associated with an employee granted leave pursuant to subclause 55.1.
55.3.2 Leave of absence granted under this clause shall include any necessary travelling time in normal working hours.
55.4 Nothing in this clause shall diminish the existing arrangements relating to the granting of paid leave to attend workplace relations matters.
55.4.1 An employee shall not be entitled to paid leave to attend workplace relations matters other than as prescribed by this clause.
55.4.2 The provisions of this clause shall not apply to special arrangements made which provide for unpaid leave for employees to attend workplace relation matters.
55.5 The provisions of this clause shall not apply when an employee is absent from work without the approval of the Head.
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