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Section 3. No Discrimination Neither the Fire Department, the Union, nor any person employed by them shall harass or discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, medical condition, pregnancy, marital condition, disability, or sexual preference. Furthermore, the Fire Department shall not discriminate against any employee because of legitimate employee organization activities. Employee claims of discrimination shall be filed and investigated through the complaint process set forth in the Fire Department's harassment policy. SECTION 4. Union Representatives Department employees who are official representatives of the Union shall be given reasonable time off with pay to attend meetings with management representatives, or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of Department services as determined by the Department. Such employee representatives shall submit requests for excused absences to the Fire Chief. The Union shall submit a list of the officers of the Union to the Fire Chief in writing at such time there are any changes in such Union officers. SECTION 5. Salaries 5.1 Rates of Pay The salary ranges for all employees as set forth in Appendix A represent, for each classification, the standard rate of pay for full-time employment and represent the total compensation due employees, except for overtime compensation and other benefits specifically provided by the Department as outlined in this Memorandum of Understanding. 5.2 Entrance Salary The entrance salary and benefits for a new employee entering the Department service shall be the minimum salary for the class to which he/she is appointed. When circumstances warrant, the Fire Chief may authorize original appointment or reinstatement at other than the minimum rate. 5.3 Conversion of Pay Rates Any monthly rate of pay may be converted into any equivalent rate of pay or to any other time basis when, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, such a conversion is advisable. In determining the equivalent amounts on different time basis, the Fire Chief shall provide tables for use in converting monthly salaries to hourly rates, as well as for calculating hourly rates. 4