SECTION 2 OFFICIAL TIME AND USE OF FACILITIES
- AGENCY SPONSORED MEETINGS
Official time, travel, and per diem is approved for any meeting called by the agency to work on agency business for the benefit of the service.
- ANNUAL NACS-FSA CONVENTION
2 days of official time is authorized for each member of the NACS-FSA Board of Directors and State Delegates to attend the annual convention.
Official time to attend annual NACS-FSA convention shall be cleared in advance through the employee’s supervisor.
No travel and per diem is authorized for the annual NACS-FSA convention.
- ANNUAL ZONE MEETINGS
Official time is authorized for NACS-FSA state representatives to attend NACS-FSA zone meetings as follows: 1 day for 1 State NACS-FSA representative to attend a zone meeting for their area.
Official time to attend zone meetings shall be cleared in advance through the employee’s supervisor. No travel and per diem is authorized for annual zone meetings.
9. OTHER USE OF OFFICIAL TIME
Official time is authorized for official agency business only. Internal NACS-FSA business such as the solicitation of membership, collection of dues, election of officers, preparation of newsletters, etc. shall be conducted during non-duty hours of the employees involved.
- DUES WITHHOLDING
NACS-FSA members are authorized to effect voluntary allotment for the payment of dues to NACS-FSA, subject to requirements of the National Finance Center. (FSA 444)
The FULL National Association of Credit Specialists-FSA (NACS-FSA) Consultative Agreement with Farm Service Agency (FSA) may be found at www.nacs-fsa.org or in National Handbook 3-PM, Exhibit 35