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What is the role of the arbitrator in respect to the grievance statement in the arbitration process?

The arbitrator will confine his decision to the particular grievance specified in the written statement of the grievance.

What happens if the parties fail to agree on the statement of the grievance?

The arbitrator will confine his consideration and determination to the written statement of the grievance presented in Step 2 of the grievance procedure.

Does the arbitrator have the authority to change or amend the Agreement?

No, the arbitrator has no authority to change, amend, add to, subtract from, or otherwise alter or supplement the Agreement or any part thereof.

What is the timeframe for the parties to choose an arbitrator?

Within 5 days after receipt of the panel from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Signup and view all the answers

When must the arbitrator provide copies of the award to both parties?

Within 30 days of the closing of the arbitration hearing. Signup and view all the answers

Is the Arbitrator's award final and binding on all parties?

Yes, the Arbitrator's award is both final and binding on all parties. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for paying the arbitrator's bill in a disciplinary appeal?

The parties shall equally share the arbitrator's bill if the arbitrator modifies the penalty. Signup and view all the answers

Who bears the expense of their own witnesses and representatives in the arbitration process?

Each party shall bear the expense of its own witnesses and its own representatives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pay a member of the Bargaining Unit receives when called out to work outside of their normal working hours?

Three hours pay at time-and-one-half the member's regular rate of pay Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of pay for each additional hour beyond the initial three hours when called out to work?

Time-and-one-half the member's regular straight time rate Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a member to be considered 'called out to work'?

The officer must actually appear at the member's regular or assigned duty station in proper uniform/apparel for such assignment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum call-out rate that applies when a member is required to appear as a subpoenaed witness in court or at depositions?

Three hours at time-and-one-half Signup and view all the answers

Can a member be compensated more than once for appearances occurring within the same minimum three-hour period?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum compensation for officers who are required to appear as a subpoenaed witness in court within one hour of the beginning of their regularly scheduled shift?

One hour of compensation at time-and-one-half Signup and view all the answers

Do call-out rates apply to each successive incident where a member is called to duty outside of their normal working hours?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the call-out rate provision?

To provide compensation for members who are called out to work outside of their normal working hours Signup and view all the answers

Who has final authority in the unsatisfactory observed behavior grievance process?

The Assistant Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

How many months of service with the City are required for an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave?

At least 12 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of hours an employee must work in the 12 months prior to the beginning of the leave to be eligible for FMLA?

At least 1,250 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of FMLA leave in a 12-month period?

12 work weeks Signup and view all the answers

How many weeks of leave may be taken to care for a spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin who is a member of the Armed Forces?

Up to 26 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What document outlines the conditions, procedures, and terms of FMLA leave?

HR-050 'Family Leave' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993?

To provide job-protected leave for family and medical reasons Signup and view all the answers

Based on the City's discretionary authority, which two steps of the pay scale range can newly hired Police Officers be placed within?

C/starting step and the G/4 step Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for a permanent employee to request an appeal of their performance service rating evaluation?

10 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the final authority in the appeal process for a performance service rating evaluation?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main purposes of an appeal in the performance service rating process?

Determine compliance with Performance Service Rating procedures and determine whether the evaluation should be upheld or not. Signup and view all the answers

What must be given to an employee before a performance service rating evaluation is placed in their personnel folder?

A copy of the evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Education and Incentive Pay Program in the Police Department?

To strengthen officers' abilities, which benefits the Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy of the Police Department regarding officer participation in training or educational programs?

To assist permanent full-time Officers where practical and feasible Signup and view all the answers

What terms and conditions are provided to employees as part of the Education and Incentive Pay Program?

Certain terms and conditions to support their participation in training or educational programs Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a Bargaining Unit member receive a vehicle allowance or a take-home vehicle?

If assigned to light or limited duty status for any reason other than those stated in the prior sentence and would otherwise be entitled to a take-home vehicle, but assigned duties do not require the use of a City vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum monthly vehicle allowance a Bargaining Unit member can receive?

$200.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

To provide free and convenient access to confidential and professional services to help address a variety of problems that may negatively affect employee or family member's well-being. Signup and view all the answers

How many free face-to-face or telephonic visits with a specialist are covered under the EAP per person, per issue, per year?

10 Signup and view all the answers

Can participation in the EAP mitigate or avoid disciplinary action?

No, unless otherwise determined by the Chief of Police or designee. Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the EAP provider and the level of service provided?

The City Signup and view all the answers

Is participation in the EAP mandatory for employees?

No, it is voluntary. Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

All employees and family members Signup and view all the answers

Any appeals to the promotional process must be presented to the Civil Service Board within ___ of the candidate’s notification of the final test scoring results.

ten days Signup and view all the answers

The Union and its members recognize that the City has the exclusive right to _ and _ all of its operations.

manage and direct Signup and view all the answers

The Chief of Police will fill at least __% of the vacancies for a given shift for Officers who have completed the probationary period

75% Signup and view all the answers

The Chief of Police will fill at least ___% of vacancies for a given shift for Sergeants and Lieutenants who have completed the probationary period by seniority

50% Signup and view all the answers

Shift picks will commence in ___ of each year.

October Signup and view all the answers

Grievances Process Step 1

The member shall first take up his grievance with his immediate Supervisor within days of the occurrence of the event(s) that gave rise to the grievance. Such meeting between the member and the member’s immediate Supervisor shall be on an informal and oral basis and, within days thereafter, the immediate Supervisor shall respond in writing to the member presenting the grievance.

<ol> <li>10 days</li> <li>5 days</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Grievances Process Step 2

Any grievance that cannot be satisfactorily settled with the immediate Supervisor shall be reduced to writing by the member and presented to the Chief of Police or designee within _ days after the immediate Supervisor's response is due. This shall be done either through a representative of the Employee Organization or by the member at the member's option. The grievance shall be discussed in a meeting by and between the member (or a representative of the Employee Organization) and the Chief of Police or designee within _ days from submission of the written grievance. The Chief of Police or designee shall, within ___ days after this meeting, render aa decision, in writing, with a copy to the Employee Organization.

<ol> <li>10 days</li> <li>5 days</li> <li>10 days</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Step 3

In the event the member is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance in Step 2, the member shall have the right to appeal the Chief of Police's decision to the City Manager or designee within ___ days of the date of issuance of the Chief of Police's decision.

<ol> <li>5 days</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Members (Officers/Sergeants):

The member shall take up the grievance with their Division Major within days of the member receiving the unsatisfactory observed behavior report, which gave rise to the grievance. Such meeting between the member and their Division Major shall be on an informal and oral basis and, within days thereafter, their Division Major shall respond in writing to the member presenting the grievance.

<ol> <li>10 days</li> <li>10 days</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

For female employees, a maternity leave of absence may be granted for a period of how long?

four months Signup and view all the answers

Leave of Absence Without Pay (supra, Sec.1) may be granted by the Chief of Police, in his sole discretion, for a period not to exceed how long?

120 days. Signup and view all the answers

Who shall have the sole right to determine how many members of each rank can be on vacation at any one time within each Section, Unit, or Division of the Police Department.

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

___ shall not be used for disciplinary purposes.

Transfers Signup and view all the answers

The date the Chief of Police extends the probation not to exceed ___ due to unique, exceptional, or extenuating circumstances.

six months Signup and view all the answers

The maximum amount of acting time that shall be counted towards the member’s promotional probationary period shall be ___.

six months. Signup and view all the answers

A permanent employee who has successfully completed probation and who has received an overall performance service rating evaluation of unacceptable, may request an appeal within __ calendar days of the receipt of the evaluation by making a request in writing to the next higher authority over the rater.

10 Signup and view all the answers

Who retains the discretionary authority to further limit or discontinue the tuition reimbursement program at any time in a fiscal year based on the availability of funds.

The City Manager Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Call-Out Rates

Members receive a minimum of 3 hours pay at time-and-one-half their regular rate when called out to work outside normal hours.
Time-and-one-half pay applies to each successive incident where a member is called to duty outside normal hours.
Called out to work means physically appearing at the duty station in proper uniform, not just responding to a phone call.

Court Appearances

Members required to appear as subpoenaed witnesses in federal, circuit, or county court while off-duty receive a minimum of 3 hours pay at time-and-one-half.
No compensation is provided more than once for appearances within the same 3-hour period.
Officers who appear in court within 1 hour of their scheduled shift receive a minimum of 1 hour of compensation at time-and-one-half.

Grievance Procedure

The City and the member (or Employee Organization) must mutually agree on the statement of the grievance to be arbitrated.
The arbitrator's decision is confined to the particular grievance specified.
The arbitrator has no authority to change or amend the Agreement or consider matters not subject to arbitration.

Arbitration

The parties must choose an arbitrator within 5 days of receiving the panel from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Copies of the arbitrator's award are furnished to both parties within 30 days of the hearing's closing.
The arbitrator's award is final and binding on all parties.

Family Medical Leave

Eligible members can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.
Eligible reasons include birth or care of a newborn, adoption, serious health conditions, and military exigencies.
The City's HR-050 "Family Leave" policy outlines the procedures and terms of such leave.

Performance Service Rating

Permanent employees who receive an overall performance service rating of "unacceptable" can appeal within 10 calendar days.
The Chief of Police hears the appeal and renders a final, binding decision in writing.

Education and Incentive Pay Program

The Police Department assists permanent full-time officers in participating in training or educational programs.
The City provides employees with certain terms and conditions to strengthen their abilities and benefit the Department.

Employee Assistance Program

The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
The EAP offers 10 free face-to-face or telephonic visits with a specialist per person, per issue, per year.
Participation in the EAP is voluntary, confidential, and not considered in performance evaluations or disciplinary actions.

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Questions and Answers

What is the role of the arbitrator in respect to the grievance statement in the arbitration process?

What happens if the parties fail to agree on the statement of the grievance?

Does the arbitrator have the authority to change or amend the Agreement?

What is the timeframe for the parties to choose an arbitrator?

When must the arbitrator provide copies of the award to both parties?

Is the Arbitrator's award final and binding on all parties?

Who is responsible for paying the arbitrator's bill in a disciplinary appeal?

Who bears the expense of their own witnesses and representatives in the arbitration process?

What is the minimum pay a member of the Bargaining Unit receives when called out to work outside of their normal working hours?

What is the rate of pay for each additional hour beyond the initial three hours when called out to work?

What is required for a member to be considered 'called out to work'?

What is the minimum call-out rate that applies when a member is required to appear as a subpoenaed witness in court or at depositions?

Can a member be compensated more than once for appearances occurring within the same minimum three-hour period?

What is the minimum compensation for officers who are required to appear as a subpoenaed witness in court within one hour of the beginning of their regularly scheduled shift?

Do call-out rates apply to each successive incident where a member is called to duty outside of their normal working hours?

What is the purpose of the call-out rate provision?

Who has final authority in the unsatisfactory observed behavior grievance process?

How many months of service with the City are required for an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave?

What is the minimum number of hours an employee must work in the 12 months prior to the beginning of the leave to be eligible for FMLA?

What is the maximum duration of FMLA leave in a 12-month period?

How many weeks of leave may be taken to care for a spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin who is a member of the Armed Forces?

What document outlines the conditions, procedures, and terms of FMLA leave?

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993?

Based on the City's discretionary authority, which two steps of the pay scale range can newly hired Police Officers be placed within?

What is the timeframe for a permanent employee to request an appeal of their performance service rating evaluation?

What is the final authority in the appeal process for a performance service rating evaluation?

What are the two main purposes of an appeal in the performance service rating process?

What must be given to an employee before a performance service rating evaluation is placed in their personnel folder?

What is the primary goal of the Education and Incentive Pay Program in the Police Department?

What is the policy of the Police Department regarding officer participation in training or educational programs?

What terms and conditions are provided to employees as part of the Education and Incentive Pay Program?

Under what circumstances can a Bargaining Unit member receive a vehicle allowance or a take-home vehicle?

What is the maximum monthly vehicle allowance a Bargaining Unit member can receive?

What is the purpose of the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

How many free face-to-face or telephonic visits with a specialist are covered under the EAP per person, per issue, per year?

Can participation in the EAP mitigate or avoid disciplinary action?

Who determines the EAP provider and the level of service provided?

Is participation in the EAP mandatory for employees?

Who is eligible for the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Any appeals to the promotional process must be presented to the Civil Service Board within ___ of the candidate’s notification of the final test scoring results.

The Union and its members recognize that the City has the exclusive right to ___ and ___ all of its operations.

The Chief of Police will fill at least __% of the vacancies for a given shift for Officers who have completed the probationary period

The Chief of Police will fill at least ___% of vacancies for a given shift for Sergeants and Lieutenants who have completed the probationary period by seniority

Shift picks will commence in ___ of each year.

Step 3 In the event the member is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance in Step 2, the member shall have the right to appeal the Chief of Police's decision to the City Manager or designee within ___ days of the date of issuance of the Chief of Police's decision.

For female employees, a maternity leave of absence may be granted for a period of how long?

Leave of Absence Without Pay (supra, Sec.1) may be granted by the Chief of Police, in his sole discretion, for a period not to exceed how long?

Who shall have the sole right to determine how many members of each rank can be on vacation at any one time within each Section, Unit, or Division of the Police Department.

___ shall not be used for disciplinary purposes.

The date the Chief of Police extends the probation not to exceed ___ due to unique, exceptional, or extenuating circumstances.

The maximum amount of acting time that shall be counted towards the member’s promotional probationary period shall be ___.

Who retains the discretionary authority to further limit or discontinue the tuition reimbursement program at any time in a fiscal year based on the availability of funds.

Study Notes

Call-Out Rates

Court Appearances

Grievance Procedure

Arbitration

Family Medical Leave

Performance Service Rating

Education and Incentive Pay Program

Employee Assistance Program

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