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Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
- Certification #1104
- Public Employees Relations Commission
- FPE (correct)
- Sheriff
Which employees are included in the certified unit for collective bargaining?
Which employees are included in the certified unit for collective bargaining?
- Fire Rescue Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
- Confinement Status Specialist III
- Digital Forensics Assistant
- Aircraft Technician (correct)
Which organization certified the FPE as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining?
Which organization certified the FPE as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining?
- Public Employees Relations Commission (correct)
- FPE
- Sheriff
- Certification #1104
Which organization is the FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES a division of?
Which organization is the FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES a division of?
What is the duration of the COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT?
What is the duration of the COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT?
What does the term 'No Strike – No Lockout' refer to?
What does the term 'No Strike – No Lockout' refer to?
Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
Who has acted as the exclusive agent for the bargaining unit members during the negotiations?
Who has acted as the exclusive agent for the bargaining unit members during the negotiations?
Who selects the employees designated to serve on the AAB?
Who selects the employees designated to serve on the AAB?
What is the purpose of the AAB meetings?
What is the purpose of the AAB meetings?
Who can appear before the AAB to provide a verbal statement?
Who can appear before the AAB to provide a verbal statement?
What findings can the AAB make after reviewing a case?
What findings can the AAB make after reviewing a case?
Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination that is opposed by both BSO and FPE?
Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination that is opposed by both BSO and FPE?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
How is the FPE representative on the AAB selected?
How is the FPE representative on the AAB selected?
Who is responsible for rendering a written decision in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
Who is responsible for rendering a written decision in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
When must a written explanation be provided by each member of the AAB?
When must a written explanation be provided by each member of the AAB?
What happens if the written explanation of a member of the AAB evidences bias or prejudice?
What happens if the written explanation of a member of the AAB evidences bias or prejudice?
When can either party file a demand for arbitration?
When can either party file a demand for arbitration?
How many names are provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) for the panel selection?
How many names are provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) for the panel selection?
What issues can the arbitrator consider and decide on?
What issues can the arbitrator consider and decide on?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
What does selecting the grievance procedure contained herein waive the right to use?
What does selecting the grievance procedure contained herein waive the right to use?
When will the moratorium period for grievances be observed?
When will the moratorium period for grievances be observed?
Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all affairs of the Sheriff's Office?
Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all affairs of the Sheriff's Office?
Who is responsible for making changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
Who is responsible for making changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
How many days in advance does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
How many days in advance does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
Does providing a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual to the FPE's designated business representative waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?
Does providing a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual to the FPE's designated business representative waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?
Which of the following positions is NOT included in the Broward Sheriff's Office bargaining unit?
Which of the following positions is NOT included in the Broward Sheriff's Office bargaining unit?
Which committee reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone in the FPE?
Which committee reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone in the FPE?
What is the FPE's policy regarding discrimination in membership?
What is the FPE's policy regarding discrimination in membership?
What is the exclusive right of the FPE regarding membership removal?
What is the exclusive right of the FPE regarding membership removal?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is a maintenance right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is a maintenance right of the Sheriff's Office?
If the Sheriff fails to exercise any one or more of the management functions, what does it mean?
If the Sheriff fails to exercise any one or more of the management functions, what does it mean?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Article 5 of the collective bargaining agreement?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Article 5 of the collective bargaining agreement?
Which of the following is a topic covered in Article 14 of the collective bargaining agreement?
Which of the following is a topic covered in Article 14 of the collective bargaining agreement?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the FPE/BSO Settlement and Release Agreement 2003-2007?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the FPE/BSO Settlement and Release Agreement 2003-2007?
Which organization is certified by the Public Employees Relations Commission as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
Which organization is certified by the Public Employees Relations Commission as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
Which of the following positions is NOT included in the certified unit for collective bargaining purposes?
Which of the following positions is NOT included in the certified unit for collective bargaining purposes?
What is the purpose of the mutual covenants agreed upon in the text?
What is the purpose of the mutual covenants agreed upon in the text?
Which organization is referred to as 'FPE' in the text?
Which organization is referred to as 'FPE' in the text?
Who is the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
Who is the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
Which party is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
Which party is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
Who has the authority to render a written decision in Step 1 of the grievance procedure?
Who has the authority to render a written decision in Step 1 of the grievance procedure?
What is the maximum disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
What is the maximum disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB) meetings?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB) meetings?
Who selects the employees designated to serve on the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who selects the employees designated to serve on the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
Which disciplinary actions are entitled to review by the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Which disciplinary actions are entitled to review by the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who opposes discrimination on the basis of various factors?
Who opposes discrimination on the basis of various factors?
Who is responsible for selecting the employees designated to serve on the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who is responsible for selecting the employees designated to serve on the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What is the purpose of the AAB hearing?
What is the purpose of the AAB hearing?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
What happens after the AAB sustains a violation?
What happens after the AAB sustains a violation?
Which of the following classifications is NOT included in the bargaining unit?
Which of the following classifications is NOT included in the bargaining unit?
Who retains the rights to establish new classifications or make substantial changes to existing classifications?
Who retains the rights to establish new classifications or make substantial changes to existing classifications?
What information is included in the list of bargaining unit members provided by the Sheriff?
What information is included in the list of bargaining unit members provided by the Sheriff?
What is the FPE's policy regarding discrimination in membership?
What is the FPE's policy regarding discrimination in membership?
Which party is responsible for filing a demand for arbitration if a grievance has not been resolved?
Which party is responsible for filing a demand for arbitration if a grievance has not been resolved?
How many names does the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) furnish for the panel from which each party shall alternate striking a name until the neutral arbitrator is left?
How many names does the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) furnish for the panel from which each party shall alternate striking a name until the neutral arbitrator is left?
What is the maximum time frame given to the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
What is the maximum time frame given to the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
Which party is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Which party is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Which employees are NOT required to have their grievances processed by the FPE?
Which employees are NOT required to have their grievances processed by the FPE?
What happens if an employee selects the procedure contained herein to process a grievance?
What happens if an employee selects the procedure contained herein to process a grievance?
When can the time limits in this Article be extended?
When can the time limits in this Article be extended?
How often can the Sheriff make changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
How often can the Sheriff make changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
What is the FPE's right regarding impact bargaining?
What is the FPE's right regarding impact bargaining?
How much notice does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Policy Manual?
How much notice does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Policy Manual?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
When can either party file a demand for arbitration?
When can either party file a demand for arbitration?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
Which of the following positions is included in the certified unit for collective bargaining purposes?
Which of the following positions is included in the certified unit for collective bargaining purposes?
Who is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
Who is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which organization is referred to as 'FPE' in the text?
Which organization is referred to as 'FPE' in the text?
Who is responsible for negotiating on behalf of the bargaining unit members?
Who is responsible for negotiating on behalf of the bargaining unit members?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
Which organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
Which organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
What is the purpose of the FPE/BSO Settlement and Release Agreement 2003-2007?
What is the purpose of the FPE/BSO Settlement and Release Agreement 2003-2007?
Which committee reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone in the Federation of Public Employees?
Which committee reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone in the Federation of Public Employees?
Which organization is responsible for selecting the panel of names for arbitration?
Which organization is responsible for selecting the panel of names for arbitration?
What is the maximum number of names provided in the panel for arbitration?
What is the maximum number of names provided in the panel for arbitration?
What is the time limit for the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing?
What is the time limit for the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing?
What is the evidentiary standard applied by the arbitrator in disciplinary or contract grievances?
What is the evidentiary standard applied by the arbitrator in disciplinary or contract grievances?
Which party is responsible for making changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
Which party is responsible for making changes to the BSO Policy Manual?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
What is the maximum length of a disciplinary suspension that must be processed through the Professional Standards Committee?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB) meetings?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB) meetings?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the employees designated to serve on the AAB?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the employees designated to serve on the AAB?
Who will assist the AAB with procedural questions during the hearing process?
Who will assist the AAB with procedural questions during the hearing process?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for attendance by the bargaining unit member at the AAB hearing?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for attendance by the bargaining unit member at the AAB hearing?
What is the purpose of inviting an additional representative to observe the AAB proceedings?
What is the purpose of inviting an additional representative to observe the AAB proceedings?
Which of the following actions is entitled to review by the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Which of the following actions is entitled to review by the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who selects the candidates for the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who selects the candidates for the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What is the structure representation of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What is the structure representation of the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What happens if the Sheriff rejects the initial submitted lists of candidates for the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
What happens if the Sheriff rejects the initial submitted lists of candidates for the Administrative Appeals Board (AAB)?
Who is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
Who is responsible for making changes to the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual?
How many days in advance does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
How many days in advance does the Sheriff have to provide the FPE's designated business representative with a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the agreement mentioned in the text?
Which party is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees in the grievance procedure?
Which party is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees in the grievance procedure?
What happens if an employee who is not a member of the FPE files a grievance?
What happens if an employee who is not a member of the FPE files a grievance?
What happens if an employee selects the grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining agreement to process a grievance?
What happens if an employee selects the grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining agreement to process a grievance?
Under what circumstances can the time limits in the grievance procedure be extended?
Under what circumstances can the time limits in the grievance procedure be extended?
Which of the following classifications is included in the bargaining unit?
Which of the following classifications is included in the bargaining unit?
Who is excluded from the Broward Sheriff's Office?
Who is excluded from the Broward Sheriff's Office?
What information does the Sheriff provide to the FPE following ratification?
What information does the Sheriff provide to the FPE following ratification?
What is the role of the Investigative Membership Committee?
What is the role of the Investigative Membership Committee?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Which of the following is NOT a management right of the Sheriff's Office?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
Under what circumstances can a request for a continuance by the bargaining unit member be granted?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
What is the maximum time frame given to the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
What is the maximum time frame given to the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
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