Management Rights and City Authority Quiz

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According to Section 5.1 of the contract, which of the following is a responsibility of the City in administering its business?

Determining the overall mission of the Division of Police

Giving employees the right to determine their schedules

Determining the overall methods of conducting government operations (correct)

Providing job security to employees

What is meant by 'inherent managerial policy' in Section 5.1 of the contract?

The policies that are determined by the City (correct)

The policies that are required by law

The policies that are determined by the employees

The policies that are determined by the Division of Police

What actions can the City take with regards to its employees, according to Section 5.1 of the contract?

Transfer employees to other government agencies

Discipline or discharge employees for any reason (correct)

Promote or retain employees without evaluation

Layoff employees without just cause

Under what circumstances is the City required to bargain with the Lodge during the term of this Contract?

Only on subjects related to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment, and the continuation, modification, or deletion of a provision of this Contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit on the City's exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract?

The City's exercise of its powers is limited only by the express terms of this Contract Signup and view all the answers

What types of policies, rules, and regulations can the City adopt in furtherance of its powers under this Contract?

Reasonable policies, rules, and regulations Signup and view all the answers

Only subjects related to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment and the continuation, modification or deletion of a provision of this Contract can be bargained with the Lodge during the term of this Contract

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The City is allowed to adopt any policies, rules and regulations without limitation under this Contract

False Signup and view all the answers

The City can use its discretion in the exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract, even if it goes beyond the express terms of the Contract

False Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 5.1 of the contract, the City has the exclusive right and authority to administer the business of the City and direct the operations of the Division of Police.

True Signup and view all the answers

The City's exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract is subject to applicable civil service law.

True Signup and view all the answers

The City cannot determine matters of inherent managerial policy, such as the functions and programs of the public employer, standards of service, and organizational structure.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who can initiate a grievance according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

The Lodge, any aggrieved member or group of members Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a member present grievances without the intervention of the Lodge, according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

As long as the adjustment is consistent with the terms of the Contract and as long as the Lodge has the opportunity to be present at the adjustment Signup and view all the answers

Can probationary employees within the rank of police officer use the grievance procedure for discharge matters, according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

Yes, they can use the grievance procedure for all matters except for discharge Signup and view all the answers

Within how many calendar days must the supervisor affix a written response to a grievance in Step One of the grievance procedure?

7 Signup and view all the answers

If a member-grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step Two, within how many calendar days can they appeal to Step Three?

7 Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Two of the grievance procedure?

Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates the grievance and conducts a meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Three of the grievance procedure?

Mayor Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 6.4 of the contract, what is the first step in handling an individual member's grievance?

Informally resolving the grievance with the supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a member pursue a remedy under the grievance procedure after being denied jurisdiction by an elected forum?

If the forum denied jurisdiction for any reason except timeliness Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for a member to attempt informal resolution of an individual grievance with their supervisor?

14 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What types of claims are not subject to processing under the grievance procedure according to the contract?

Both Workers' Compensation and unemployment claims Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 6.1, a grievance can only concern wages and hours of employment.

False Signup and view all the answers

A grievance can only be initiated by an aggrieved member, not the Lodge.

False Signup and view all the answers

Probationary employees within the rank of police officer may use the grievance procedure for all matters except for discharge.

True Signup and view all the answers

Once a member presents a grievance to Step One, the supervisor has 14 calendar days to investigate the grievance

False Signup and view all the answers

If the member-grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step Two, they have 10 calendar days to appeal to Step Three

False Signup and view all the answers

The City cannot adopt policies related to the functions and programs of the public employer

False Signup and view all the answers

A member-grievant can pursue a remedy under the grievance procedure after being denied jurisdiction by an elected forum

True Signup and view all the answers

Once an election is made to pursue a matter before a forum independent of this Contract, a member can still seek a remedy under this grievance procedure if said forum dismisses the appeal or claim filed therein for lack of jurisdiction due to an untimely filing

False Signup and view all the answers

If jurisdiction by the elected forum is denied for any other reason except timeliness, the matter may be presented as a grievance if it meets the grievance definition and is filed within seven (7) calendar days of the denial of jurisdiction

True Signup and view all the answers

Workers' Compensation claims and unemployment claims are subject to processing under this grievance procedure

False Signup and view all the answers

A member has 14 calendar days to attempt informal resolution of an individual grievance with their supervisor, beyond which the grievance need not be considered

True Signup and view all the answers

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According to Section 5.1 of the contract, which of the following is a responsibility of the City in administering its business?

What is meant by 'inherent managerial policy' in Section 5.1 of the contract?

What actions can the City take with regards to its employees, according to Section 5.1 of the contract?

Under what circumstances is the City required to bargain with the Lodge during the term of this Contract?

What is the limit on the City's exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract?

What types of policies, rules, and regulations can the City adopt in furtherance of its powers under this Contract?

Only subjects related to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment and the continuation, modification or deletion of a provision of this Contract can be bargained with the Lodge during the term of this Contract

The City is allowed to adopt any policies, rules and regulations without limitation under this Contract

The City can use its discretion in the exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract, even if it goes beyond the express terms of the Contract

According to Section 5.1 of the contract, the City has the exclusive right and authority to administer the business of the City and direct the operations of the Division of Police.

The City's exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract is subject to applicable civil service law.

The City cannot determine matters of inherent managerial policy, such as the functions and programs of the public employer, standards of service, and organizational structure.

Who can initiate a grievance according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

Under what circumstances can a member present grievances without the intervention of the Lodge, according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

Can probationary employees within the rank of police officer use the grievance procedure for discharge matters, according to Section 6.2 of the contract?

Within how many calendar days must the supervisor affix a written response to a grievance in Step One of the grievance procedure?

If a member-grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step Two, within how many calendar days can they appeal to Step Three?

Who conducts the meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Two of the grievance procedure?

Who investigates the grievance and conducts a meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Three of the grievance procedure?

According to Section 6.4 of the contract, what is the first step in handling an individual member's grievance?

Under what circumstances can a member pursue a remedy under the grievance procedure after being denied jurisdiction by an elected forum?

What is the time limit for a member to attempt informal resolution of an individual grievance with their supervisor?

What types of claims are not subject to processing under the grievance procedure according to the contract?

According to Section 6.1, a grievance can only concern wages and hours of employment.

A grievance can only be initiated by an aggrieved member, not the Lodge.

Probationary employees within the rank of police officer may use the grievance procedure for all matters except for discharge.

Once a member presents a grievance to Step One, the supervisor has 14 calendar days to investigate the grievance

If the member-grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step Two, they have 10 calendar days to appeal to Step Three

The City cannot adopt policies related to the functions and programs of the public employer

A member-grievant can pursue a remedy under the grievance procedure after being denied jurisdiction by an elected forum

Once an election is made to pursue a matter before a forum independent of this Contract, a member can still seek a remedy under this grievance procedure if said forum dismisses the appeal or claim filed therein for lack of jurisdiction due to an untimely filing

If jurisdiction by the elected forum is denied for any other reason except timeliness, the matter may be presented as a grievance if it meets the grievance definition and is filed within seven (7) calendar days of the denial of jurisdiction

Workers' Compensation claims and unemployment claims are subject to processing under this grievance procedure

A member has 14 calendar days to attempt informal resolution of an individual grievance with their supervisor, beyond which the grievance need not be considered

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