[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township of Howell
by Ord. No. O-82-6, as amended through Ord. No. O-82-57 (§ 31-4
of the 1974 Code). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
In addition to any other duties imposed by the
ordinances of this Township, the heads of departments hereinafter
enumerated in this section shall, as part of their duties and upon
request by the Township Council, participate on behalf of the Council
in labor contract negotiations, including in this regard the preparation
of proposals, counterproposals, reports and recommendations pertaining
to any labor negotiations. Each head of a department shall also be
responsible for the primary administration of the employment relation
by the day-to-day interpretation, application, and administration
of any pertinent labor contract in accordance with that contract and
the other ordinances of the Township. Each such head of a department
shall also prepare, keep and maintain records of all requests for
interpretation of any labor contract by Township employees, including
the disposition of the same. Nothing in this section shall alter the
rights of Township employees to pursue grievances in accordance with
other ordinances of the Township. The heads of departments to whom
this section applies are as follows:
