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What is the only entity a member can appeal the decision of the Fire/EMS Chief to?
What is the only entity a member can appeal the decision of the Fire/EMS Chief to?
- District of Columbia Fire/EMS Department
- Trial Board
- Arbitration Panel
- Office of Employee Appeals (correct)
When appealing decisions based on Trial Board recommendations, what record is the appeal based on?
When appealing decisions based on Trial Board recommendations, what record is the appeal based on?
- The record established in the Trial Board hearing (correct)
- The member's personal record
- Witness testimonies outside of the Trial Board hearing
- Public opinion
What happens to the implementation of the Fire/EMS Chief's decision when an appeal is filed under the specified paragraph?
What happens to the implementation of the Fire/EMS Chief's decision when an appeal is filed under the specified paragraph?
- The implementation is not stayed (correct)
- The decision becomes pending until further notice
- The Fire/EMS Chief's decision is reversed
- The implementation is immediately halted
In cases of termination resolved by the Assistant Fire Chief, how can the affected member or union further escalate the dispute?
In cases of termination resolved by the Assistant Fire Chief, how can the affected member or union further escalate the dispute?
When does a member elect his or her remedy according to the text?
When does a member elect his or her remedy according to the text?
For members outside the Bargaining Unit appointed before December 3, 1980, where should they appeal the Fire/EMS Chief's decision?
For members outside the Bargaining Unit appointed before December 3, 1980, where should they appeal the Fire/EMS Chief's decision?
What happens to the implementation of a proposed action when appealing a decision issued by the Fire/EMS Chief?
What happens to the implementation of a proposed action when appealing a decision issued by the Fire/EMS Chief?
In what circumstances can a member submit a dispute to arbitration?
In what circumstances can a member submit a dispute to arbitration?
'Members outside the Bargaining Unit who were appointed before December 3, 1980' refers to whom?
'Members outside the Bargaining Unit who were appointed before December 3, 1980' refers to whom?
'Elected his or her remedy' in the text most likely refers to what concept?
'Elected his or her remedy' in the text most likely refers to what concept?
