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According to the passage, if a municipality and a fire fighters association reach a mutual agreement, which of the following is true?
According to the passage, if a municipality and a fire fighters association reach a mutual agreement, which of the following is true?
- The municipality cannot be denied local control over wages, salaries, and other employment terms. (correct)
- The municipality must follow state laws, local ordinances, and civil service rules.
- The municipality can set any terms and conditions of employment without restriction.
- The municipality can be denied local control over wages, salaries, and other employment terms.
If no agreement is reached between the municipality and the fire fighters association, what happens?
If no agreement is reached between the municipality and the fire fighters association, what happens?
- The municipality has complete control over all employment terms and conditions.
- The fire fighters association can engage in strikes or organized work stoppages.
- The municipality and the fire fighters association must continue meeting and conferring until an agreement is reached.
- The municipality must follow state laws, local ordinances, and civil service rules. (correct)
What requirement is mentioned in the passage regarding agreements between the municipality and the fire fighters association?
What requirement is mentioned in the passage regarding agreements between the municipality and the fire fighters association?
- Agreements must be reduced to writing. (correct)
- Agreements must be renegotiated annually.
- Agreements must be approved by the state legislature.
- Agreements must be reviewed and ratified by a third-party mediator.
According to the passage, is a municipality required to meet and confer with the fire fighters association on any issue?
According to the passage, is a municipality required to meet and confer with the fire fighters association on any issue?
Under what condition can a public employer meet and confer with the fire fighters association?
Under what condition can a public employer meet and confer with the fire fighters association?
According to the passage, are fire fighters of a municipality allowed to engage in strikes or organized work stoppages?
According to the passage, are fire fighters of a municipality allowed to engage in strikes or organized work stoppages?
What is the main purpose of an 'association' as defined in this subchapter?
What is the main purpose of an 'association' as defined in this subchapter?
What is the relationship between a public employer and an association recognized under this subchapter?
What is the relationship between a public employer and an association recognized under this subchapter?
What is the consequence for a fire fighter or police officer who participates in a strike or organized work stoppage?
What is the consequence for a fire fighter or police officer who participates in a strike or organized work stoppage?
How can the question of whether an association is the majority representative of the covered fire fighters or police officers be resolved?
How can the question of whether an association is the majority representative of the covered fire fighters or police officers be resolved?
What does the text say about a municipality's ability to control wages, salaries, and other personnel issues when an association is recognized?
What does the text say about a municipality's ability to control wages, salaries, and other personnel issues when an association is recognized?
What is the relationship between this subchapter and a public employer's obligation to meet and confer or reach an agreement with a recognized association?
What is the relationship between this subchapter and a public employer's obligation to meet and confer or reach an agreement with a recognized association?
What rights does a fire fighter forfeit when participating in a strike?
What rights does a fire fighter forfeit when participating in a strike?
Under what condition can an individual still have the right to cease work during a strike?
Under what condition can an individual still have the right to cease work during a strike?
How can a fire fighters association be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent?
How can a fire fighters association be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent?
How is a question about representation of a fire fighters association resolved?
How is a question about representation of a fire fighters association resolved?
What is the liability of a fire fighters association regarding the expenses of an election for recognition as a bargaining agent?
What is the liability of a fire fighters association regarding the expenses of an election for recognition as a bargaining agent?
What determines the enforceability of a written agreement between a public employer and a fire fighters association?
What determines the enforceability of a written agreement between a public employer and a fire fighters association?
Which of the following statements about a written agreement under this subchapter is true?
Which of the following statements about a written agreement under this subchapter is true?
What is the process for repealing an agreement under this subchapter?
What is the process for repealing an agreement under this subchapter?
What rights are protected for individual employees under this subchapter?
What rights are protected for individual employees under this subchapter?
Which of the following statements about the application of this subchapter is true?
Which of the following statements about the application of this subchapter is true?
Under what circumstances must a municipality with a population less than 560,000 receive voter approval before operating under this subchapter?
Under what circumstances must a municipality with a population less than 560,000 receive voter approval before operating under this subchapter?
How can an election be called for voter approval in a municipality with a population less than 560,000?
How can an election be called for voter approval in a municipality with a population less than 560,000?
What is the minimum number of qualified voters required to sign a petition for election for this subchapter?
What is the minimum number of qualified voters required to sign a petition for election for this subchapter?
By what deadline must the municipal secretary certify the number and percentage of registered voters signing the petition?
By what deadline must the municipal secretary certify the number and percentage of registered voters signing the petition?
What is the latest authorized uniform election date on which the election must be held, according to the text?
What is the latest authorized uniform election date on which the election must be held, according to the text?
What is the minimum number of vacation leave hours a police officer is entitled to earn each year, according to the text?
What is the minimum number of vacation leave hours a police officer is entitled to earn each year, according to the text?
How many hours of sick leave can a police officer accumulate before the municipality may limit the lump-sum payment upon leaving the classified service?
How many hours of sick leave can a police officer accumulate before the municipality may limit the lump-sum payment upon leaving the classified service?
How is the lump-sum payment for accumulated sick leave computed for a police officer leaving the classified service?
How is the lump-sum payment for accumulated sick leave computed for a police officer leaving the classified service?
Which of the following is responsible for paying the costs of the election?
Which of the following is responsible for paying the costs of the election?
What teams are designated by the public employer's manager or chief executive and the police chief or fire chief to represent the public employer?
What teams are designated by the public employer's manager or chief executive and the police chief or fire chief to represent the public employer?
What is required for a written agreement between a public employer and an association to be binding?
What is required for a written agreement between a public employer and an association to be binding?
What does the text say about the enforceability of an agreement ratified as described in the previous question?
What does the text say about the enforceability of an agreement ratified as described in the previous question?
What does an agreement under this subchapter supersede?
What does an agreement under this subchapter supersede?
What does the text say about the availability of the agreement and related documents to the public?
What does the text say about the availability of the agreement and related documents to the public?
What does the text say about the application of Subchapter C, Chapter 552, Government Code, to documents prepared and used by the municipality in connection with the agreement?
What does the text say about the application of Subchapter C, Chapter 552, Government Code, to documents prepared and used by the municipality in connection with the agreement?
What is the purpose of designating separate teams to represent the public employer for issues related to the fire department and the police department?
What is the purpose of designating separate teams to represent the public employer for issues related to the fire department and the police department?
What is the significance of the agreement being a public record under Chapter 552, Government Code?
What is the significance of the agreement being a public record under Chapter 552, Government Code?
