2. Faculty members covered by this Contract shall be eligible to participate in the System-wide plans, as covered by Section 6.1 of this Contract. Whenever TMCC has the authority to select or recommend representatives to any NSHE committee dealing with compensation and/or benefits which includes one or more academic faculty representatives, at least one TMCC representative on any such committee shall be a TMCC-NFA bargaining unit member and shall be a full member of such committee which includes, but is not limited to, the right to vote and to be reimbursed for related expenses. 6.2 Insurance Programs-Change in Funding or Cost The NSHE is part of the State Insurance Plan and agrees to make available group medical, vision, dental, life and other appropriate insurance programs as provided in that Plan and as funded by the Legislature. In the case of premium increases not matched by an increase in the appropriation from the legislature, or in the case of a reduction in the legislative appropriation, or in the case of decreased benefits available in the State plan, the TMCC administration will advocate to NSHE to preserve the highest possible benefit levels at the lowest possible cost to unit members. In these situations, the NSHE will also examine the feasibility of either adopting an alternative plan or supplementing the State plan with other available. 6.3 Personal Day A B-Contract Faculty member shall have one contract day per academic year to conduct personal business. The faculty member shall obtain prior approval from their supervisor. No class cancellation is permitted. Coverage for classes is the responsibility of the individual taking the personal day. Personal days do not rollover and must be 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 6 Page 19
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