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Who maintains the acting Lieutenant list?
Who maintains the acting Lieutenant list?
What compensation is an employee entitled to if they act as a company officer for one hour or more?
What compensation is an employee entitled to if they act as a company officer for one hour or more?
What is the purpose of having an acting Lieutenant list?
What is the purpose of having an acting Lieutenant list?
What happens if an employee signs a declination to act form?
What happens if an employee signs a declination to act form?
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How is the acting Battalion Chief list created?
How is the acting Battalion Chief list created?
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What is the minimum duration an employee's declination to act form is valid for?
What is the minimum duration an employee's declination to act form is valid for?
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What does the acting Lieutenant list include?
What does the acting Lieutenant list include?
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What is the expected responsibility of an employee acting in a higher position?
What is the expected responsibility of an employee acting in a higher position?
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An employee is compensated at the current starting pay for acting in a higher position for less than one hour.
An employee is compensated at the current starting pay for acting in a higher position for less than one hour.
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The acting Lieutenant list is intended for promotions within the organization.
The acting Lieutenant list is intended for promotions within the organization.
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Employees who sign a declination to act form can still be required to act in a higher position on any shift.
Employees who sign a declination to act form can still be required to act in a higher position on any shift.
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The acting Battalion Chief list is established in the same manner as the acting Lieutenant list.
The acting Battalion Chief list is established in the same manner as the acting Lieutenant list.
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An employee must participate in the Lieutenant promotional process to be listed on the acting Lieutenant list.
An employee must participate in the Lieutenant promotional process to be listed on the acting Lieutenant list.
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The acting Lieutenant list is maintained for a duration longer than the final Lieutenant eligibility list.
The acting Lieutenant list is maintained for a duration longer than the final Lieutenant eligibility list.
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An employee's eligibility to act in a higher role does not depend on their seniority.
An employee's eligibility to act in a higher role does not depend on their seniority.
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An individual who refused to act can rescind their declination request at any time without restriction.
An individual who refused to act can rescind their declination request at any time without restriction.
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What is required before an employee can undergo a second medical examination if the first examination finds them unable to perform their job?
What is required before an employee can undergo a second medical examination if the first examination finds them unable to perform their job?
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How are the costs of the third medical examination handled if it is not covered by insurance?
How are the costs of the third medical examination handled if it is not covered by insurance?
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What is the maximum number of sick hours employees can use or donate per calendar year that will not count against PEHP calculations?
What is the maximum number of sick hours employees can use or donate per calendar year that will not count against PEHP calculations?
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Under what condition can the decision of the third physician regarding fitness for duty be challenged?
Under what condition can the decision of the third physician regarding fitness for duty be challenged?
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How many hours of sick leave do employees accrue each month?
How many hours of sick leave do employees accrue each month?
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Who is financially responsible for the costs of the second medical examination if it is not covered by insurance?
Who is financially responsible for the costs of the second medical examination if it is not covered by insurance?
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What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave for shift employees?
What is the maximum accumulation of sick leave for shift employees?
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How soon must an employee notify their Battalion Chief about absence due to sickness?
How soon must an employee notify their Battalion Chief about absence due to sickness?
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What can the District require if there is suspicion of sick leave abuse?
What can the District require if there is suspicion of sick leave abuse?
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What action may be taken if an employee fails to submit required medical verification of illness?
What action may be taken if an employee fails to submit required medical verification of illness?
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Under what condition may a fitness for duty exam be required?
Under what condition may a fitness for duty exam be required?
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What is the penalty for falsifying verification of illness?
What is the penalty for falsifying verification of illness?
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How many hours of basic pay does an employee receive for each day of accrued sick leave used?
How many hours of basic pay does an employee receive for each day of accrued sick leave used?
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Study Notes
Temporary Upgrading Policy
- Employees taking on officer or shift commander roles for over one hour receive compensation at the starting pay for that position.
- Compensation for temporary upgrades reflects the pay structure outlined in Appendix B.
Responsibilities
- Upgraded employees are responsible for monitoring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Administrative Regulations.
- Any violations must be reported to the immediate supervisor by the acting employee.
Acting Lieutenant List
- An acting Lieutenant list is established following the Lieutenant promotional process.
- Includes all participants of the Lieutenant promotional process and those who become eligible during the list's duration.
- Mirrors the Lieutenant eligibility list but also accounts for eliminated individuals who did not meet minimum score requirements.
- Any new qualifying employees during an active list are added to this acting list.
- The acting Lieutenant list is sorted by full-time seniority.
Purpose and Duration
- The acting Lieutenant list serves for acting time distribution only, not for promotional purposes.
- It aims to provide participants in the promotional process with additional experience.
- Maintained for the same duration as the final Lieutenant eligibility list.
Acting Battalion Chief List
- Similarly structured to the acting Lieutenant list, created and maintained for acting time distribution only.
- Intended to provide additional experience to candidates in the Battalion Chief promotional process.
Declination to Act
- Employees can submit a declination to act form to indicate their choice not to take on additional responsibilities outside their regular duties.
- The declination remains in effect until rescinded, lasting a minimum of six months from the original request.
- Refusing to act during a regular duty shift counts as a refusal for any shifts, including callbacks or traded duty shifts.
- Employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility lists cannot decline to act while listed.
Temporary Upgrading Policy
- Employees taking on officer or shift commander roles for over one hour receive compensation at the starting pay for that position.
- Compensation for temporary upgrades reflects the pay structure outlined in Appendix B.
Responsibilities
- Upgraded employees are responsible for monitoring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Administrative Regulations.
- Any violations must be reported to the immediate supervisor by the acting employee.
Acting Lieutenant List
- An acting Lieutenant list is established following the Lieutenant promotional process.
- Includes all participants of the Lieutenant promotional process and those who become eligible during the list's duration.
- Mirrors the Lieutenant eligibility list but also accounts for eliminated individuals who did not meet minimum score requirements.
- Any new qualifying employees during an active list are added to this acting list.
- The acting Lieutenant list is sorted by full-time seniority.
Purpose and Duration
- The acting Lieutenant list serves for acting time distribution only, not for promotional purposes.
- It aims to provide participants in the promotional process with additional experience.
- Maintained for the same duration as the final Lieutenant eligibility list.
Acting Battalion Chief List
- Similarly structured to the acting Lieutenant list, created and maintained for acting time distribution only.
- Intended to provide additional experience to candidates in the Battalion Chief promotional process.
Declination to Act
- Employees can submit a declination to act form to indicate their choice not to take on additional responsibilities outside their regular duties.
- The declination remains in effect until rescinded, lasting a minimum of six months from the original request.
- Refusing to act during a regular duty shift counts as a refusal for any shifts, including callbacks or traded duty shifts.
- Employees on the Lieutenant or Battalion eligibility lists cannot decline to act while listed.
Sick Leave Overview
- Sick leave is an accumulated benefit for full-time employees governed by the Employee Sick Leave Act (820 ILCS 191).
- Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 hours per month, with a maximum accumulation limit of 1080 hours.
Sick Leave Usage and Payment
- Employees receive 24 hours of basic pay for each day of accrued sick leave used.
- Sick leave can be utilized hour for hour based on actual time needed.
Notification Procedures
- Employees must notify the on-duty Battalion Chief or Station 1 Lieutenant of their absence as soon as they are aware of their inability to report for duty.
- Notification must occur at least one hour prior to the start of a shift, barring extraordinary circumstances or if waived by the Chief or designee.
Abuse of Sick Leave
- Abuse of sick leave is considered a serious issue; the District reserves the right to investigate suspected abuse.
- Investigative steps may include medical consultations, required physician verification, and other measures.
- Physician verification is required when an employee misses three or more consecutive shifts or is hospitalized.
- Employees abusing sick leave, such as using sick leave around scheduled days off, may face disciplinary actions, including the requirement for medical verification.
Fitness for Duty Exam
- If reasonable suspicion arises regarding an employee’s fitness for duty, a mandatory examination by a medical professional designated by the District may be required.
- The District covers costs not covered by insurance for fitness for duty examinations.
- If deemed unfit for duty, an employee may request a second examination, with costs covered by the employee if not insured.
- A third opinion can be obtained if the second examination disagrees with the first; costs are shared between the District and employee.
Sick Time Donation Policy
- Employees can use or donate up to 24 hours of sick time annually that will not affect Public Employee Health Plan (PEHP) calculations, provided their sick leave balance remains above 720 hours during the calculation period.
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This section outlines the compensation structure for employees who temporarily take on the responsibilities of a company officer or shift commander for one hour or more. It details the expected monitoring of compliance with department SOPs and the reporting of any violations. Understanding these regulations is essential for proper adherence to administrative policies.
