40 Questions
Which organization is the Federation of Public Employees a division of?
The National Federation of Public and Private Employees
Which article of the collective bargaining agreement covers Grievance Procedures?
Article 3
What is the subject of Appendix A?
Management Rights
Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes?
FPE
Which of the following positions is NOT included within the certified unit for collective bargaining?
Fire Rescue Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Which organization certified the FPE as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining?
Public Employees Relations Commission
Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?
FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Based on the text, what has the FPE been acting as for the bargaining unit members included in the certified unit?
Exclusive agent
What have the parties reached after extended and deliberate negotiations?
A certain mutual understanding
Which position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Broward Sheriff's Office facilities?
Senior Systems Technician
Which position is responsible for managing the records and warrants division?
Records/Warrants Supervisor
Which position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Marine Unit?
Marine Mechanic
Which position is responsible for assisting in the production of videos for the Broward Sheriff's Office?
Video Production Specialist
Which of the following is NOT a basis for discrimination that the FPE and BSO oppose?
Political affiliation
How many employees are selected by the Sheriff to serve on the AAB?
3
How many candidates does the FPE submit for each list of employees eligible to serve on the AAB?
30
What is the purpose of the AAB?
To resolve grievances between the parties
Who selects the employees to serve on the AAB?
The Sheriff
Which of the following statements about the AAB hearing process is true?
The AAB will make findings based on its review of the case and written materials
Who is responsible for providing the bargaining unit member with copies of all documentation submitted to the AAB?
The Director of the Professional Standards Committee
What does the AAB do after sustaining a violation?
Review the bargaining unit member's prior disciplinary history
How long does each party have to request a panel of arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS)?
15 calendar days
What is the maximum number of names in the panel of arbitrators provided by the FMCS?
7
What is the time frame within which the arbitrator must render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?
30 days
What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?
Preponderance of the evidence
Who is responsible for rendering a written decision in Step 1 of the grievance procedure?
The bargaining unit member's department head
What happens if no decision is rendered within the specified time period in Step 2 of the grievance procedure?
The grievance is escalated to the next step
Who has the authority to impose disciplinary suspension, demotion, or termination?
The Sheriff
When can further appeal or grievance be permitted after the decision of the AAB?
If the written explanation of a member evidences bias or prejudice
How often can the Sheriff make changes to the BSO Policy Manual and other official documents?
As needed
When should the FPE's designated business representative receive a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
Ten days prior to issuance
Does receiving a copy of changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?
No, it does not constitute a waiver
Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?
Both parties
What happens if an employee chooses to process a grievance through the procedure contained in the Article?
They waive the right to use any other available procedure
When does the moratorium period for grievances occur?
Every December 23 through January 4
Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all employees of the Sheriff's Office?
The Sheriff
What is one of the rights of the Sheriff's Office mentioned in Article 4 of the Agreement?
To determine the structure of the Office of Sheriff
Based on the text, what is the purpose of drug and/or alcohol testing for employees?
To maintain the efficiency of the operation
What is one of the rights retained by the Sheriff in his general capacity of management?
To determine the number, location, and operation of work sites
What is the consequence if the Sheriff fails to exercise any of the mentioned functions?
The Sheriff's rights will be waived
Test your knowledge on court reporter attendance and transcript fees in this quiz. Learn about the allocation of costs between parties and the options available for hiring alternative court reporters. Explore the impact of these fees on the grievance process and discover the limitations of appealing through other procedures. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of this important aspect of legal proceedings.
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