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What does the term 'Member' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'Member' refer to in the context provided?
What is the definition of 'Grievance' as per the content?
What is the definition of 'Grievance' as per the content?
How is 'Longevity' defined in the context provided?
How is 'Longevity' defined in the context provided?
What constitutes a 'Strike' according to the definitions provided?
What constitutes a 'Strike' according to the definitions provided?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of 'Working days'?
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of 'Working days'?
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What is the primary purpose of the Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Association?
What is the primary purpose of the Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Association?
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When will negotiations for the contract starting October 1, 2026, begin?
When will negotiations for the contract starting October 1, 2026, begin?
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What is the effective date of the Agreement?
What is the effective date of the Agreement?
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How long is the Agreement intended to remain in effect?
How long is the Agreement intended to remain in effect?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding members covered by the Agreement?
Which of the following statements is true regarding members covered by the Agreement?
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What does 'calendar days' refer to in the context of the Agreement?
What does 'calendar days' refer to in the context of the Agreement?
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Who does the term 'Chief' refer to in the Agreement?
Who does the term 'Chief' refer to in the Agreement?
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What governs the maximum number of members attending meetings in an on-duty status?
What governs the maximum number of members attending meetings in an on-duty status?
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Study Notes
Agreement Between City of San Antonio and San Antonio Police Officers' Association
- Purpose: Efficient and uninterrupted police function; fair compensation and working conditions for officers; effective cooperation between City and officers.
- Public Interest: Agreement intended to serve the public interest.
- Duration: Effective upon ratification; applies to current and future employees; in effect until September 30, 2026, or a new agreement, or September 30, 2034, whichever is later.
- Contract Negotiations: City agrees to begin negotiations for the contract starting October 1, 2026, no later than January 2026. Good faith efforts to reach an agreement before October 1, 2026.
Definitions
- Association: San Antonio Police Officers' Association
- Board of Directors: Elected/appointed members of the Association's Board; maximum 20 on-duty members allowed at meetings.
- Calendar days: Include weekends and holidays.
- Chief: Chief of Police of the City of San Antonio.
- City: City of San Antonio
- City Manager: City Manager of the City of San Antonio.
- Commission: Fire Fighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission of the City of San Antonio.
- Days (Discipline): Eight-hour workdays for disciplinary actions.
- Department: Police Department of the City of San Antonio.
- Employee: Employee of the City of San Antonio.
- Executive Board: Six elected/appointed members (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Sergeant-at-Arms).
- Gender: Male gender includes female gender.
- Grievance: Disputes under the Grievance Procedure.
- Longevity: Time served as a probationary police officer.
- Member: Association or bargaining unit member.
- Officer: Sworn police officer (except Chief).
- Strike: Failure to report, willful absence, stoppage of work, or partial/full failure to perform duties (includes slowdowns, sickouts, etc.) to induce changes in employment conditions.
- Working days: Exclude weekends and holidays.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of the agreement between the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Officers' Association. Learn about the purpose, public interest implications, duration, and contract negotiation procedures outlined in the agreement. Improve your understanding of how this agreement impacts both officers and the community.
