Meeting Date: March 6, 2004

Board Members Present: Shelley Smith (President), Mary Dennis (Vice President), Judith Reel (Secretary), Marsha Berkowitz (Civil Director), Rosemary Chavez (Criminal Director), Terri Siegel (Criminal Director).

SEIU Local 347 Representative Present: Robert Hunt (General Counsel)

I. Old Business

A. FMLA and Use of Comp and Vacation Time

We believe that Family Leave questions have been clarified and that attorneys may use comp and vacation time as they have in the past, regardless of whether the purpose for the requested time off would entitle an attorney to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. If any questions arise in this area when requesting comp or vacation time, you or your supervisor should contact the Office’s Personnel Section, and if still unresolved you should contact Robert Hunt (SEIU Local 347 General Counsel) or a Board member.

B. Bargaining Update

Board members discussed proposals for the negotiations over a successor MOU. The members reviewed a summary of a survey sent to members soliciting proposal suggestions. Most of the suggestions pertained to securing meaningful promotional and transfer opportunities, and enhanced retirement benefits. The Board will meet again to finalize a list of proposals and will be prepared to begin negotiations by the March 31 deadline established by our current Memorandum of Understanding.

II. Executive Session

The Board met in Executive Session to discuss various matters.

III. Next Meeting

The Board’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 12, 2004.