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ARTICLE IV DESIGNATION OF STEWARD AND INDEMNITY As the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit, the Union: 4. I STEW ARD May designate a certain employee from the bargaining unit to act as steward and shall inform the Employer In writing of such choice; 4.2 INDEMNITY Agrees to Indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or Judgments brought or Issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article. . ARTICLE V EMPLOYER AUTHORITY The Union recognizes the prerogative of the Employer to operate and manage Its affairs in al I respects in accordance with existing and future laws and regulations of appropriate authorities including municipality personnel policies and work rules. The prerogatives and authority which the Employer has not officially abridged, delegated or modified by this Agree- ment are retained by the EmpJoyer. ARTiCLE VI 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 desig- nated by the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and res- ponsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer In writing of the names of such Union representatives and of their successors when so designated. 6.3 PROCESSING OF A GRIEVANCE It Is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer that the processing of grievances as here- Inafter provided Is subsidiary to the Job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when It shall not Interfere wIth such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and the Union representative shal I be al lowed a reasonable amount of time without loss in pay when a grievance Is Investigated and presented to the Employer durIng normal working hours provided the employee and the UnIon representative have noti- fied and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has deterMined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer. . 6.4 PROCEDURE Grievances, as defined by Section 6.1, shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure: Step I. An employee cialming a violation concern- Ing the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall, within ten (IOl calen- dar days after such alleged violation has occurred, present such grievance to the employee's supervisor as designated by the Employer. The Employer desIgnated super- visor wi II discuss and give an answer to such Step I grievance withIn ten (IOl calen- -2-