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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) Question 1: According to Article 1, who does the City of Hollywood recognize as the exclusive bargaining representative for sworn full-time Police Officers? A) The Assistant Chief of Police B) The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #24 C) The Chief of Police D) Th...

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) Question 1: According to Article 1, who does the City of Hollywood recognize as the exclusive bargaining representative for sworn full-time Police Officers? A) The Assistant Chief of Police B) The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #24 C) The Chief of Police D) The City Manager Answer: B) The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #24 Source: Article 1, Section 1.2, Page 1 Question 2: What is the maximum number of hours per year that a member of the bargaining unit can donate to a "time pool" for Union use? A) 5 hours B) 8 hours C) 10 hours D) 12 hours Answer: B) 8 hours Source: Article 5, Section 5.2, Page 5 Question 3: In the event of a death in the immediate family, how many hours of bereavement leave is an employee entitled to? A) 24 hours B) 32 hours C) 40 hours D) 48 hours Answer: C) 40 hours Source: Article 28, Section 28.1, Page 41 Question 4: According to the CBA, what percentage increase in base rate of pay is given to members assigned to the midnight shift (Alpha Shift)? A) 2.5% B) 3% C) 4% D) 5% Answer: D) 5% Source: Article 20, Section 20.3(a), Page 30 Question 5: What is the maximum number of hours of annual leave that can be redeemed by a Bargaining Unit member each year? A) 30 hours B) 40 hours C) 50 hours D) 60 hours Answer: B) 40 hours Source: Article 26, Section 26.3, Page 37 Question 6: What is the duration of the probationary period for newly hired employees in the Bargaining Unit? A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 18 months D) 24 months Answer: B) 12 months Source: Article 33, Section 33.1, Page 47 Question 7: How often are promotional examinations administered for employees seeking promotional positions within the Bargaining Unit? A) Every year B) Every 18 months C) Every two years D) Every three years Answer: C) Every two years Source: Article 9, Section 9.2(a), Page 9 Question 8: Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "earnings" for Group One Restored Members under the pension benefits? A) Overtime pay B) Longevity pay C) Payments for unused sick time D) Assignment pay Answer: C) Payments for unused sick time Source: Article 37, Section 37.3(a)(ii), Page 51 Question 9: What is the minimum call-out rate for members of the Bargaining Unit who are called out to work outside of their normal working hours? A) One hour B) Two hours C) Three hours D) Four hours Answer: C) Three hours Source: Article 12, Section 12.6, Page 15 Question 10: How many days' notice is required for altering work schedules, excluding emergencies, to reduce overtime? A) Two days B) Three days C) Five days D) Seven days Answer: C) Five days Source: Article 12, Section 12.8, Page 16 Question 11: Under what condition can a member of the Bargaining Unit keep their service weapon after retirement? A) After completing 10 years of service B) If they retire in good standing C) If they purchase the weapon from the City D) After serving as a Sergeant Answer: B) If they retire in good standing Source: Article 27, Section 27.14, Page 40 Question 12: What is the minimum number of consecutive calendar days of leave that would cause a pro-rated payment of specialty unit assignment pay? A) 30 days B) 45 days C) 60 days D) 90 days Answer: B) 45 days Source: Article 20, Section 20.5, Page 31 Question 13: What percentage increase above their base rate do members assigned to a higher rank for less than 30 days receive? A) 5% B) 7% C) 10% D) 12% Answer: B) 7% Source: Article 21, Section 21.1, Page 32 Question 14: According to the CBA, how many hours of pay is granted for bereavement leave in the event of a death in the immediate family? A) 24 hours B) 32 hours C) 40 hours D) 48 hours Answer: C) 40 hours Source: Article 28, Section 28.1, Page 41 Question 15: What is the amount of monthly uniform maintenance allowance provided to non-uniform duty members required to wear business attire? A) $50 B) $75 C) $100 D) $125 Answer: C) $100 Source: Article 27, Section 27.10, Page 39 Question 16: How many additional paid workdays for wellness are offered to employees beginning January 1, 2023? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: B) Two Source: Article 46, Section 46.6, Page 68 Question 17: According to the CBA, who has the authority to suspend the use of a take-home vehicle? A) The Mayor B) The Chief of Police C) The City Manager D) The Union President Answer: B) The Chief of Police Source: Article 40, Section 40.4, Page 62 Question 18: What is the maximum number of hours of sick leave that can be carried over upon entering the DROP? A) 20 hours B) 30 hours C) 40 hours D) 50 hours Answer: C) 40 hours Source: Article 29, Section 29.4, Page 42 Question 19: Which of the following is a reason for which an employee may request a leave of absence without pay? A) Personal sickness B) Vacation C) Promotion D) Performance evaluation Answer: A) Personal sickness Source: Article 24, Section 24.1, Page 35 Question 20: How many days in advance must a request for Union convention leave be made? A) Two days B) Three days C) Five days D) Seven days Answer: C) Five days Source: Article 5, Section 5.1, Page 5 Question 21: What is the maximum number of hours that members of the Bargaining Unit can donate to the Union time pool? A) 4 hours B) 6 hours C) 8 hours D) 10 hours Answer: C) 8 hours Source: Article 5, Section 5.2, Page 5 Question 22: Under the CBA, which document governs the pension benefits for police officers? A) The State Pension Act B) The City Charter C) Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances D) The FOP Guidelines Answer: C) Chapter 33 of the Code of Ordinances Source: Article 37, Section 37.1, Page 51 Question 23: How much paid leave is granted for employees who are commissioned reserve officers ordered to military service? A) 120 hours B) 180 hours C) 200 hours D) 240 hours Answer: D) 240 hours Source: Article 17, Section 17.2, Page 27 Question 24: What is the face amount of the term life insurance policy provided to employees at no cost during active employment? A) $50,000 B) $75,000 C) $100,000 D) $150,000 Answer: C) $100,000 Source: Article 47, Page 69 Question 25: How many days in advance must the City notify the Union of changes in the payroll deduction of dues? A) 15 days B) 20 days C) 30 days D) 45 days Answer: C) 30 days Source: Article 4, Section 4.3, Page 4 Question 26: Who has the authority to administer promotional examinations? A) The City Manager B) The Chief of Police C) The Civil Service System of the City D) The Union President Answer: C) The Civil Service System of the City Source: Article 9, Section 9.1, Page 9 Question 27: How many hours of holiday pay or time do members receive for each designated holiday? A) 8 hours B) 10 hours C) 12 hours D) 14 hours Answer: B) 10 hours Source: Article 30, Section 30.2, Page 43 Question 28: What is the maximum vacation hours an employee with over 21 years of continuous service can earn annually? A) 180 hours B) 200 hours C) 220 hours D) 240 hours Answer: C) 220 hours Source: Article 26, Section 26.1, Page 37 Question 29: What is the consequence for an employee who participates in or promotes a strike, work stoppage, or job action? A) Suspension B) Demotion C) Discharge D) Fine Answer: C) Discharge Source: Article 10, Section 10.3, Page 11 Question 30: Who must approve the use of compensatory time for it to be utilized by an employee? A) The City Manager B) The Chief of Police C) The Union President D) The Mayor Answer: B) The Chief of Police Source: Article 12, Section 12.9(b), Page 16 Question 31: What is the maximum number of years a Group Three Member can participate in the DROP plan? A) 5 years B) 6 years C) 7 years D) 8 years Answer: D) 8 years Source: Article 37, Section 37.3(c)(vii), Page 54 Question 32: According to the CBA, what is the deadline for resubmitting an appeal if a grievance is not resolved at Step 2? A) 3 days B) 5 days C) 7 days D) 10 days Answer: B) 5 days Source: Article 15, Section 15.3, Step 3, Page 22 Question 33: How many members can serve on the Labor-Management Committee as designated by the Chief of Police? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 Answer: C) 4 Source: Article 8, Section 8.1, Page 8 Question 34: How often will the City furnish the Union with a complete roster of the Bargaining Unit? A) Quarterly B) Semi-annually C) Annually D) Monthly Answer: B) Semi-annually Source: Article 41, Section 41.2, Page 63 Question 35: According to the CBA, what happens if the parties fail to agree on the statement of the grievance to be submitted to the arbitrator? A) The grievance is dismissed B) The arbitrator decides on their own C) The written statement from Step 2 is used D) The grievance is renegotiated Answer: C) The written statement from Step 2 is used Source: Article 15, Section 15.7, Page 23 Question 36: How long can an employee be granted a leave of absence without pay at the discretion of the Chief of Police? A) 60 days B) 90 days C) 120 days D) 180 days Answer: C) 120 days Source: Article 24, Section 24.2, Page 35 Question 37: What is the maximum seniority credits an employee can accumulate for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits? A) 20 years B) 25 years C) 30 years D) 35 years Answer: A) 20 years Source: Article 9, Section 9.3, Page 9