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3.4 The UNION may designate one employee from the bargaining unit to act as Steward, and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice. 3.5 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or not taken by the City under the provisions of this Article. ARTICLE IV — EMPLOYER AUTHORITY 4.1 The UNION recognizes the prerogative of the EMPLOYER to operate and manage its affairs in all respects in accordance with existing and future laws and regulations of appropriate authorities including municipality personnel policies and work rules. 4.2 The prerogatives and authority which the EMPLOYER has not officially abridged, delegated or modified by the AGREEMENT are retained by the EMPLOYER. ARTICLE V — EMPLOYEE RIGHTS/ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 5.1 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. 5.2 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 EMPLOYER in writing of the names of such UNION representatives and of their successors when so designated. 5.3 Processing of a Grievance It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved employee and the UNION representative shall be allowed 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 notified and received 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. 5.4 Procedure Grievances, as defined by Section 5.1 shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure: Step 1 • An employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this AGREEMENT shall, within ten (10) calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred present such grievance to the employee's supervisor as designated by the EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER -designated representative will discuss and give an answer 2