Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer, through its designated management personnel, has the right and responsibility to direct and supervise the crew and the overall operation of the vessel, including the responsibility to establish work schedules, to regulate the use of all equipment and property of the University, and to institute rules governing conduct, appearance, dress and work procedures for employees as are reasonably required to maintain the efficiency and safety of the vessel. The Employer shall have the right to take whatever action is deemed necessary to carry out its responsibilities in an emergency situation.
Decisions on hiring, discipline, discharge, classification, suspension, layoff, transfer and promotion or demotion of employees shall be made by management but in accord with the Higher Education Personnel Board Rules on these subjects. Application of this Article shall not preclude use of the appeal procedure as provided in WAC 251-12 of the Higher Education Personnel Board Rules, or use of the grievance procedure as established in this Agreement.