Court Reporter Attendance and Transcript Fees Quiz

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Which organization is recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for purposes of collective bargaining for the employees described in the text?

Certification #1104

FPE (correct)

Public Employees Relations Commission

Sheriff

Which of the following positions is NOT included in the certified unit for collective bargaining?

Civil Process Specialist II

Accounting Specialist I

Confinement Status Specialist III

Fire Rescue Analyst (correct)

Which government agency certified the FPE as the sole and exclusive representative for collective bargaining?

Sheriff

SHERIFF

Certification #1104

Public Employees Relations Commission (correct)

Who is the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of the employees within the Certified Bargaining Unit?

FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Signup and view all the answers

What is the FPE referred to as?

FPE Signup and view all the answers

What have the parties reached after extended and deliberate negotiations?

An agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the collective bargaining agreement between the Broward Sheriff's Office and the Federation of Public Employees?

October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the collective bargaining agreement covers compensation and benefits?

Article 14 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Appendix A in the collective bargaining agreement?

Minimum Recommended Staffing Requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following job titles is NOT included in the bargaining unit of the Broward Sheriff’s Office?

Sergeant - Detention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the FPE's right to impact bargain?

To review proposed wage scales Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a bargaining unit member be discriminated or retaliated against by BSO?

Age, race, creed, color, religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the FPE's Investigative Membership Committee?

To refuse membership to anyone Signup and view all the answers

Who selects the employees designated to serve on each AAB?

The Sheriff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the AAB meetings?

To hear employee appeals Signup and view all the answers

Who can appear before the AAB to provide a verbal statement?

Bargaining unit members or their representative Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible findings that the AAB can make after reviewing a case?

Sustained and Not sustained Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the FPE?

The FPE opposes discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or gender identity and expression. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a grievance?

Any controversy or dispute arising between the parties. Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to serve on the AAB?

Both BSO employees selected by the Sheriff and FPE representatives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the AAB in disciplinary actions?

The AAB's decision is final and binding on both parties. Signup and view all the answers

How much notice must the Sheriff give the FPE's designated business representative prior to issuing changes to the Sheriff's Policy Manual (SPM)?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

What types of changes can the Sheriff make to the BSO Policy Manual and other official documents?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Does the Sheriff's provision of changes to the FPE's designated business representative prior to issuance waive the FPE's right to impact bargaining?

No, it does not waive the FPE's right Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the AAB does not sustain a charge or increases or decreases the discipline?

The AAB will provide a written explanation to the FPE and the bargaining unit member's command Signup and view all the answers

When can a further appeal or grievance be made after the decision of the AAB?

When a member's written explanation evidences bias or prejudice Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for bearing the court reporter attendance and transcript fees?

Both parties equally Signup and view all the answers

How should disciplinary suspension of six (6) days or greater, demotion or termination be processed?

Through the Professional Standards Committee and ultimately to arbitration Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee chooses to process a grievance using the procedure contained herein?

They waive their right to use any other available procedure Signup and view all the answers

What should the FPE representative do if there is a basis for a grievance?

Present a written grievance to the bargaining unit member's department head and the Office of the General Counsel Signup and view all the answers

When can the parties mutually agree to bypass certain steps in the grievance procedure?

On a case-by-case basis Signup and view all the answers

Who has the exclusive right to manage and direct all employees of the Sheriff's Office?

The Sheriff Signup and view all the answers

How many days does each party have to strike a name from the panel of arbitrators?

Fifteen (15) days Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for the arbitrator to render a decision after the arbitration hearing or submission of post-hearing briefs?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What issues can the arbitrator consider and decide upon?

Only the specific issues submitted to him or her by the parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the evidentiary standard to be applied by the arbitrator in any disciplinary or contract grievance?

Preponderance of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right or power belonging to the Sheriff in his general capacity of management?

To determine the structure and organization of the Office of Sheriff Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the management rights of the Sheriff?

They can be waived if not exercised Signup and view all the answers

What can employees or the FPE do if decisions made by the Sheriff violate the terms of the Agreement?

Raise grievances Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Sheriff's management rights if the collective bargaining agreement expires or is not ratified?

They are retained Signup and view all the answers