34 Questions
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 methods of conducting government operations
What is meant by 'inherent managerial policy' in Section 5.1 of the contract?
The policies that are determined by the City
What actions can the City take with regards to its employees, according to Section 5.1 of the contract?
Discipline or discharge employees for any reason
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
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
What types of policies, rules, and regulations can the City adopt in furtherance of its powers under this Contract?
Reasonable policies, rules, and regulations
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
True
The City is allowed to adopt any policies, rules and regulations without limitation under this Contract
False
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
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
The City's exercise of its powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities under this Contract is subject to applicable civil service law.
True
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
Who can initiate a grievance according to Section 6.2 of the contract?
The Lodge, any aggrieved member or group of members
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
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
Within how many calendar days must the supervisor affix a written response to a grievance in Step One of the grievance procedure?
7
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
Who conducts the meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Two of the grievance procedure?
Chief
Who investigates the grievance and conducts a meeting to discuss the grievance in Step Three of the grievance procedure?
Mayor
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
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
What is the time limit for a member to attempt informal resolution of an individual grievance with their supervisor?
14 calendar days
What types of claims are not subject to processing under the grievance procedure according to the contract?
Both Workers' Compensation and unemployment claims
According to Section 6.1, a grievance can only concern wages and hours of employment.
False
A grievance can only be initiated by an aggrieved member, not the Lodge.
False
Probationary employees within the rank of police officer may use the grievance procedure for all matters except for discharge.
True
Once a member presents a grievance to Step One, the supervisor has 14 calendar days to investigate the grievance
False
If the member-grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step Two, they have 10 calendar days to appeal to Step Three
False
The City cannot adopt policies related to the functions and programs of the public employer
False
A member-grievant can pursue a remedy under the grievance procedure after being denied jurisdiction by an elected forum
True
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
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
Workers' Compensation claims and unemployment claims are subject to processing under this grievance procedure
False
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
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